Motion of No Confidence filed against Prime Minister Manele, PFP confirms formation of new coalition
By Fredrick Kusu & Alex Dadamu
The Office of the Speaker of Parliament has received a notice of a motion of no confidence against Prime Minister Jeremiah Manele.
The notice, signed by the former Deputy Prime Minister and Member of Parliament for South Vella La Vella, Frederick Kologeto was received yesterday and is now before Parliament for consideration.
It is currently undergoing the required seven-day notice period, which will lapse on Monday, 23 March 2026.
Clerk to Parliament Jefferson Hallu said the motion can be moved and debated once the notice period ends, and when the Prime Minister convenes Parliament.
“The motion can be moved anytime from 24 March 2026 onwards, whenever Parliament sits again,” he said.
This is the third motion of no confidence to be filed against Prime Minister Manele.
Earlier this week, 12 Cabinet ministers resigned from the Manele-led Government for National Unity and Transformation.
Most of them are members of the People’s First Party, who cited frustration and mistrust among coalition partners as reasons for their resignation.
The mass resignation leaves 12 of the 24 government ministries without ministers.
Deputy Wing Leader of the People’s First Party and former Health Minister Dr. Paul Bosawai confirmed that a new coalition is being formed between the People’s First Party, opposition members, and independent MPs.
“There is a coalition being formed between the People’s First Party, opposition and independent members, and the number is 28 at the moment. In politics, we cannot pre-count numbers, but we respect the choices of politicians.
If we share the same common ground to redefine Solomon Islands and bring economic benefits to the country, then we are seeing support from our colleagues on the independent and opposition sides,” he said.
On Tuesday, Prime Minister Manele welcomed Mary Daniella Zae Garu and Freda Tuki Soriocomua, who were officially sworn in at Government House.
The two MPs replaced ministers who had resigned from Cabinet.
Ms Garu was sworn in as Minister for Traditional Governance, Peace and Ecclesiastical Affairs, succeeding Stephen Kumi, while Ms Soriocomua was sworn in as Minister for Justice and Legal Affairs, succeeding Clezy Rore.
Prime Minister Manele congratulated both ministers, saying their appointments will help ensure the Cabinet remains functional and focused on its objectives.
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