Governor General Sir David Vunagi has made a swift decision for the election a new Prime Minister this Thursday.
In a letter to all the MPs, Sir David said the election the PM takes place on May 2nd, and dominations opened today and closes at 4pm tomorrow.
“By virtue of section 33(1) of the Constitution, as read with Schedule 2 to the Constitution, I, Sir David Vunagi GCMG KStJ, Governor-General and Commander-in-Chief of Solomon Islands, hereby issue this notice to convene a meeting of the Members for the purpose of electing a Prime Minister a s follows:
(1) the date shall be on Thursday, 2nd May, 2024, at the Chambers of the National Parliament, at 9:30 am,” he said.
Furthermore he said nomination will close at 4:00 pm on Tuesday, 30th April, 2024;