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| The HonourableDantes TsitsiMP | |
|---|---|
| Member of the Nauruan Parliament for Aiwo | |
| In office August 26, 2007 – June 19, 2010 | |
| Preceded by | Godfrey Thoma |
| Succeeded by | Milton Dube |
| Personal details | |
| Born | (1959-09-28) 28 September 1959 (age 65) Nauru |
| Nationality |  Nauruan |
| Residence | Aiwo |
Dantes Ingin Tsitsi (born 28 September 1959) is a Nauruan politician.
Early life
Tsitsi was born on 28 September 1959, registered to the Aiwo District. He is a member of the Eamwit tribe.
Political role
Tsitsi was elected to Parliament in the 2007 general elections, gaining the seat of Godfrey Thoma and representing the constituency of Aiwo. He was re-elected in the 2008 snap elections, and then in the April 2010 election, but lost his seat in the June 2010 election, where he was the only incumbent to be defeated.
Family background
Tsitsi is a close relative of former parliamentarian Edwin Tsitsi, a member of the first Parliament in 1968. Nauru's politics tend to be somewhat family oriented.
References
- Caudwell, L. V. (17 October 1959). "REGISTRATION OF BIRTHS AND DEATHS" (PDF). Republic of Nauru Government Gazette (44): 2.
- "Both groups in Nauru Parliament vie for support of single new MP". Radio New Zealand International. June 21, 2010. Archived from the original on June 14, 2012. Retrieved September 27, 2011.
See also
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