In August 2004 he was a candidate to become President of Vanuatu, and received 26 votes in the first round but then withdrew as it became clear that he would not be able to gain enough support.
В августе 2004 года претендовал на место премьер-министра, получив в первом круге голосования 26 голосов, однако впоследствии не смог заручиться необходимой поддержкой.