Manele: I will not stand down

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Prime Minister Hon. Jeremiah Manele Reaffirms His Commitment to Leadership and the Democratic Process

Honiara, Solomon Islands, 29 April 2025 – The Prime Minister, Hon. Jeremiah Manele, has firmly stated that he will not step down ahead of the motion of no confidence scheduled for debate in Parliament on Tuesday, 6 May 2025.

In his remarks delivered in Parliament today, Prime Minister Manele made it clear that he remains committed to his leadership role and the democratic process.

“I will not stand down before that date. I will allow the motion to be moved on Tuesday, 6 May, and debated. And we’ll see how it goes,” Prime Minister Manele declared.

The Prime Minister moved for the House to adjourn until the date of the motion, which was agreed upon by Parliament. This will allow the motion to mature and be properly debated according to parliamentary procedure.

Speaker of Parliament, Hon. Paterson Oti, reinforced the Prime Minister’s position, confirming that Hon. Manele remains in office until a decision is made by the House.

As Parliament prepares for the crucial vote, the Office of the Prime Minister and Cabinet reiterates its commitment to the country’s stability and democratic principles.

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