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Solomon Islands Prime Minister Survives Ouster Bid as Parliament Is Adjourned

From Vanguard · () English

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Newswire From a news agency Outcome reported
  • Prime Minister Matthew Wale survived a no-confidence effort after lawmakers moved to support his coalition.
  • Motion sponsor Manasseh Maelanga withdrew the motion on Sunday.
  • Parliament was adjourned indefinitely on Monday, according to the report.

Solomon Islands Prime Minister Matthew Wale has survived an attempt to oust his government, but parliament was then adjourned indefinitely to block another immediate challenge.

The no-confidence motion was withdrawn on Sunday by its sponsor, Manasseh Maelanga, after several lawmakers crossed over to Wale’s coalition. Parliament was adjourned indefinitely on Monday.

Wale said the adjournment would prevent another immediate challenge to his government.

The parliament was adjourned indefinitely.

· Matthew WaleThe prime minister commented after lawmakers withdrew the no-confidence motion and parliament was adjourned.
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