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Wed, 1 Sep 2010
HONIARA, Solomon islands (ISLAND SUN/SOLOMON STAR) ---- Solomon Islands Prime Minister Danny Philip said rumors that the Opposition group is planning to unseat him through a motion of no confidence are “nothing more than a figment of imagination that merely reflects political adventurism”.
In a statement, Prime Minister Philip said the reports had no basis given that Hon Snyder Rini, the focus of speculations, has been with the Government all along.
Mr Rini this week was sworn in as the Minister for National Planning and Aid Coordination, an important portfolio which will be proactive in encouraging dialogue and interaction with our donor community.
“The report is nothing more than a figment of imagination and reflects immaturity and political adventurism on the part of the Opposition,” the Prime Minister said.
“The Opposition is a fragmented group with everyone there trying to be Prime Minister. The picture is clear from here, once such a group gets into Office they will spend more time fighting over who should be prime minister than focus on what they should be doing for the people of this nation.
“I am surprised they were not even seen at the funeral of one of our fallen colleagues. It is a disgrace on their part to say the least. Their absence shows they simply can’t separate politics from leadership,” Prime Minister Philip said.
“The people of Solomon Islands are already fed up with politicians playing second fiddle with their interests and concerns. They want us – their leaders – to get on with the work our people voted us in to do,” he said.
“My Government is ready to work and we will,” Mr Philip said.
“My final comment is to encourage members on the opposite side of the bench to join us and work together for the betterment of the people of Solomon Islands. There is room here,” he said.
Meanwhile, Solomon Islands Opposition Group has elected the MP for Fataleka, Steve Abana as its leader.
The MP for Temotu Vatu, Clay Forau was identified as the Leader of the Independent Group.
The election was made in their meeting held in the Office of the Opposition Leader yesterday morning.
The meeting also saw the appointment of opposition spokespersons or shadow ministers for government ministries as well as the finalisation of the group’s submission to parliament for chairmanship of parliamentary standing committees and the post of Deputy Speaker to Parliament.
A working committee was also formed yesterday morning to work on a common policy of the Opposition Group as the alternative government.
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