Western province government shaken by resignation of deputy premier, caucus chair with reports of more to follow
BY MORRIS NAFU
A motion of no-confidence is reportedly looming over the Western province government.
The government is said to be on shaky grounds after yesterday’s resignation of the deputy premier and caucus chairman, it is reported.
Four more from the Executive will follow suit this week, it is reported.
Deputy Premier Carlrick Runimetu and Chairman of Caucus Freedom Tozaka reportedly left due to alleged incompetence and poor performance by Premier Billy Veo and his executive.
“Amongst other issues raised, the Policies of ACAREA Government cannot be implemented due to the Executive Ministers not effectively executing their role in the highest office, hence not taking their role seriously as responsible Ministers,” a statement from the non-executive last night said.
“Also the Deputy Premier and Chairman of Caucus find it quite difficult to work with the ACAREA Government Executive, thus plans are ignored and are not effectively carried out as expected, and no proper coordination within the top ranks of the Province.
“Furthermore, ACAREA Ministers are not serious in their roles, hence their contributions in discussions does not reflect their positions as Ministers in the Executive Government.”
Since forming the ACAREA Government, Premier Billy Veo and his Executive have been inactive towards the development aspiration in terms of moving the Province forward, yet spending so much money on unproductive undertakings which are not align with the policies, the statement adds.
Premier Veo did not respond when sought for comment before this paper went to press last night.
Western province is the second largest economy in the country after Honiara.
The move will be seen as a reawakening call for a change of leadership within the second most developed province in the country.
