Prime Minister Manele welcomes legal challenge against his election

A legal case seeking interpretation on the process of electing the current Prime Minister is now before the High Court.

The High Court confirmed that the case seeks the court’s interpretation on the process of the Prime Minister’s election starting from the nomination period to the date of election.

It is said that the case was filed by the Leader of the Opposition and Member of Parliament for Aoke Langa Langa, Hon Mathew Wale.

Speaking in parliament this week Prime Minister Manele welcomes the attempt to determine the legality of his election.

He said it is an opportunity for the Court to make its legal interpretation and provide reasoning on the process.

“It is a little over a month since I was elected as the Prime Minister on 2 May 2024”.

“A legal case has been filed in court challenging the legality of the Prime Minister. I merely state this for the information of the house. I will not talk further since it is before the court”.

“I however welcome it because it is an opportunity for our court to clarify the issues raised,” Prime Minister Manele said.

Manele was elected as the Prime Minister of Solomon Islands on 2 May 2024. 

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