 He stood for a fourth term in 2010, but was unseated by political newcomer and independent candidate Jackson Fiulaua, in what was described as "the major upset" of the election.Fiulaua then became Minister for Infrastructure and Development in Danny Philip's government.In the 2010 general election, there were eleven candidates for the seat, including nine independents, incumbent Fred Fono for the newly formed People's Congress Party, and Philip Akote'e for OUR Party.