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flag Solomon Islands PM Manele stays in power after 12 ministers quit, rejecting opposition demands for a no-confidence vote.

flag Solomon Islands Prime Minister Jeremiah Manele remains in office despite a political crisis following the resignation of 12 ministers, leaving him with a minority in parliament. flag The opposition claims 28 MPs, demanding a no-confidence vote, but Manele asserts his government remains valid under the Constitution, rejecting calls to convene parliament. flag He maintains that leadership changes occur through formal parliamentary processes, not resignation waves, and has appointed new ministers, including former PM Manasseh Sogavare as deputy. flag Government operations continue uninterrupted. flag The situation has sparked tensions, including an attack on an opposition MP’s home, which the government condemned. flag Manele urges adherence to the rule of law and national unity as the constitutional process unfolds.

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