The elections were described as peaceful, although strong concerns were expressed about voter registration irregularities.

A spokesman for the group denied that cash incentives were being used to secure members for the coalition.

[10] Danny Philip was narrowly elected the Prime Minister on 24 August 2010, with 26 votes to 23 for his rival, the Democratic Party's Steve Abana.

[11] In a victory speech following the Prime Ministerial election, Philip stated that his first priority would be to form a new government.

[11] This had been one of his central campaign pledges, and the reason why he had formed the Reform Democratic Party.