Malaita MPs reconcile over past differences, vows to work together for the betterment of Malaita
Members of Parliament from Malaita province have reconciled their differences and vowed to work together for the betterment of the province and Solomon Islands as a whole.
The Malaita MPs today held a reconciliation ceremony at the Paul Tovua Complex in Honiara to iron out their differences in the past and also during the recent National Elections.
Leader of Opposition Hon Matthew Wale speaking on behalf of the Malaita MPs on the Opposition Group has apologized to Malaita MPs on the Government side for the insensitive remarks made against other Malaita MPs in the past and during the election campaign.
“I sincerely apologize for any hurtful comments made against my fellow brothers. This is an important undertaking that will pave the way for us Malaita leaders to forge a new relationship to advance our province’s development aspirations and for our nation as a whole,” he said.
Minister for Infrastructure & Development Hon Manasseh Maelanga also apologized on behalf of Malaita MPs on the Government side for statements echoed against their fellow brothers from Opposition in the past.
From (L-R) Minister for Infrastructure Development and MP for East Malaita Manasseh Maelanga and Leader of Opposition and MP for Aoke Langalanga Mathew Wale
Hon Maelanga said Malaita MPs must work together to advance the interest of the people and the country as a whole.
“Let’s put our differences behind us, forgive and forget and work together to advance the development ambitions of our province and country,” he said.
Leader of Independent Hon Peter Kenilorea Jnr also echoed similar comments.
Hon Kenilorea said this reconciliation is timely and is the right way forward.
Malaita MPs at the reconciliation ceremony
He said it is the wish of the people of Malaita to see national leaders working together.
All the other Malaita MPs also took turns to express their desire to see Malaita MPs working together with other national leaders.
The Malaitan MPs have agreed on a resolution to work together going forward.
The Malaita MPs that attended are;
- MP for East Malaita, Hon Manasseh Maelanga
- MP for Aoke Langlanga, Hon Matthew Wale
- MP for East Are’Are, Hon Peter Kenilorea Jnr
- MP for West Are’ Are, Hon John Maneniaru
- MP for Baegu Asifola, Hon Makario Tagini
- MP for Fataleka, Hon Rex Ramofafia
- MP for Small Malaita , Hon Rick Hou
- MP for Lau Baelelea, Hon Ben Maenu’u
- MP for Malaita Outer Islands, Hon Polycarp Paea
- MP for West Kwaio, Hon Claudius Tei’fi
- MP for West Kwara’ae, Hon Alfred Tuasulia
- MP for East Honiara, Hon Morris Toiraena
Absent:
- MP for Central Kwara’ae, Hon Rick Fuo (on official trip to Palau)
- MP for East Kwaio, Hon Stanley Sofu (sick)
- MP for North Malaita, Daniel Waneoroa ( on official trip)
The three MPs have pledged their full support behind this renewed undertaking.
The Malaita MPs will be traveling to Auki to attend Malaita day celebrations this week.
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Office of the Leader of Opposition