Several unsuccessful former members of Nauru's parliament are putting together an election petition, claiming some electorates were rigged and voters were bribed in the July 9 election. The government was returned at the poll, with Baron Waqa retaining the presidency.
Prior to the election, a number of MPs and other new candidates claimed the government had bribed civilians to vote for it, by giving some people preferences in a housing project, and offering gifts, including free flights.