PM Manele says he is ready to resign, but prefers debate to proceed
BY JOHN HOUANIHAU
Prime Minister Jeremiah Manele says while he is ready to resign, he is prepared for today’s Motion of No Confidence.
He made the statement in response to questions from journalists during a press conference held yesterday at the Office of the Prime Minister and Cabinet (OPMC) in Honiara.
The purpose of the Parliament sitting on today, is to consider and debate a Motion of No Confidence against the Prime Minister.
Responding to a question on whether he would resign immediately if asked on the floor of Parliament or allow the debate to proceed before voting.
In his response Prime Minister Manele said that he preferred the motion to be debated.
“I would like the debate to proceed. If the numbers are not on my side, I will resign after I have presented my statement,” he said.
The Prime Minister said that motions of no confidence are a normal part of the democratic process.
“It is a check and balance on the executive,” he said.
He said that this is the third Motion of No Confidence moved against him since assuming office.
“Every Member of Parliament has the right to move a motion of no confidence. This is the third one. I am prepared for it,” he said.
Prime Minister Manele added that it is up to the mover of the motion and the Speaker of Parliament to determine how the process will proceed.
“The Speaker can make any ruling, but my preference is for the motion to be debated. I will provide my statement, and if I see that I do not have the numbers on my side, I will resign,” he said.
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