Veo faces motion of no confidence
[Published on Friday, March 6, 2026]
BY BEN BILUA
Gizo
A motion of no confidence has been filed against Western Province Premier Billy Veo, raising fresh political uncertainty within the provincial government.
Speaker of the Western Provincial Assembly, Ramrakha Talasasa Jr, confirmed receiving the notice yesterday.
The letter was later posted on the Provincial Government notice board in accordance with assembly procedures.
The motion was filed by Member of Assembly for Ward 7, Rence Sore, citing several grounds against the premier which includes; allegations include misconduct and misuse of authority, gross misuse or negligence of the powers of the office, misappropriation of public funds, and failure to address critical issues affecting Western Province.
Island Sun sighted the letter dated March 5, 2026, which states:
“This is the seven clear days notice in accordance to Standing Order 107 of the Western Provincial Government on the motion of no confidence in the Premier of Western Provincial Government which is set to be tabled during the March 2026 meeting of the Provincial Assembly.”
Earlier reports have suggested that two members of the provincial executive have left the government side and aligned themselves with the non-executive bloc.
However, their identities and the reasons behind their shift in allegiance remain unclear.
Attempts to obtain comments from Premier Veo yesterday were unsuccessful.
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