2002 São Toméan parliamentary election

Parliamentary elections were held in São Tomé and Príncipe on 3 March 2002.^[1] Following the elections Gabriel Costa was appointed Prime Minister of a coalition government with representatives from all three parties winning seats in parliament.

2002 São Toméan parliamentary election

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All 55 seats in the National Assembly 28 seats needed for a majority

Party Leader Vote % Seats +/– MLSTP–PSD Manuel Pinto da Costa 39.56 24 −7 PCD-GR – MDFL-PL Armindo Aguiar 39.37 23 +15 Ue-Kedadji Carlos Neves 16.20 8 −8 This lists parties that won seats. See the complete results below.

Results

Party		Votes	%	Seats	+/–
	MLSTP/PSD	15,618	39.56	24	–7
	PCD-GR – MDFM-PL	15,542	39.37	23	+15
	Ue-Kedadji (ADI–PRD–UNDP–CODO–PPP)	6,398	16.20	8	–8
	São Toméan Workers Party			0	New
	Voice of the Population Association			0	New
Total				55	0
Total votes		40,412	–
Registered voters/turnout		60,961	66.29
Source: African Election Database

References

1. Sao Tome and Principe: Parliamentary Chamber: Assembleia Nacional: Elections held in 2002 IPU