Ten cabinet ministers resign as Prime Minister Jeremiah Manele urges calm and public service continuity in Solomon Islands.
Prime Minister Jeremiah Manele has confirmed that ten Cabinet ministers have tendered their resignations.
The Prime Minister said he received formal advice from the Governor-General confirming the resignations of Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Civil Aviation and Communications Fredrick Kologeto; Minister for Health and Medical Services Paul Bosawai; Minister for Justice and Legal Affairs Clezy Rore; Minister for Commerce, Industry, Labour and Immigration Harry Kuma; Minister for Mines, Energy and Rural Electrification Derick Manuari; Minister for Environment, Climate Change, Disaster Management and Meteorology Wayne Ghemu; Minister for Public Service Francis Sade; Minister for Rural Development Daniel Waneoroa; Minister for National Unity, Reconciliation and Peace Stephen Kumi; and Minister for Agriculture and Livestock Franklyn Wasi.
The Prime Minister has called on public servants across government ministries and agencies to remain focused on their duties and continue delivering essential services.
He also urged the public to remain calm while political leaders address the situation.
Manele said Solomon Islands’ Constitution provides democratic processes for addressing political developments and that these processes will be followed as Members of Parliament continue discussions.
“For now, the priority is for the public service to continue its important work while political leaders engage to resolve the issues before us. It is too early to speculate on any outcome, and the public will be informed as developments unfold,” he said.
Source: OPMC Press Release
