The returning officer Atu Balekana made the declaration at the counting station at the Rove police headquarters.

Alfred Efona is a member of the United Party, led by Peter Kenilorea Jr.

Alfred Efona came second to John Moffat Fugui at the 2019 national general elections. Fugui lost his seat after a petition filed against him for bribery was successfull.

Fugui's wife was a candidate in the by election but was not successful.

Efona saw off a field of 10 candidates which included the former Prime Minister Gordon Darcy Lilo.