Electoral petitions a post-election ritual in the Cook Islands

The most “famous” election petitions in the Cook Islands were lodged in the era of the country's fi rst premier, Albert Henry. Henry is pictured (left) with the fi rst government of the Cook Islands following self-government in 1965. Also pictured are Minister of Health Dr Manea Tamarua, Minister of Education Mana Strickland, Attorney General and Post Offi ce Minister Julian Dashwood, Minister of Agriculture Apenera Short and Minister of Public Works Tiakana Numanga. 18070970The most “famous” election petitions in the Cook Islands were lodged in the era of the country's fi rst premier, Albert Henry. Henry is pictured (left) with the fi rst government of the Cook Islands following self-government in 1965. Also pictured are Minister of Health Dr Manea Tamarua, Minister of Education Mana Strickland, Attorney General and Post Offi ce Minister Julian Dashwood, Minister of Agriculture Apenera Short and Minister of Public Works Tiakana Numanga. 18070970