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The Leader of the Opposition (or Leader of the Official Opposition) in Solomon Islands is a Member of Parliament who commands a large minority of his peers, united in loyal opposition to government. The title of "Leader of the Opposition" is common to the Commonwealth realms and several other Commonwealth countries, though in Solomon Islands it is specifically defined by the Constitution. The Leader of the Opposition appoints and leads a Shadow Cabinet. The current Leader of the Opposition, since December 2014, is Jeremiah Manele.
Contents
1 Constitutional provisions
2 List
3 See also
4 References
Constitutional provisions
The position of "Leader of the Official Opposition" is established by article 66 of the Constitution of 1978, which has been the country's Constitution since independence. Article 66 states that the Leader of the Opposition is appointed by the Governor-General, who chooses the Member of Parliament who is considered leader by a significant opposition group within Parliament.[1] In practice, this means the Leader of the Opposition is elected by the members of the Opposition, and then formally recognised and appointed by the Governor-General.[2] He or she is dismissed by the Governor-General if he or she no longer enjoys the support of the Opposition.[3]
Article 66 also provides for the Governor-General to appoint a Leader of the Independent Members - i.e., a parliamentary leader of Members of Parliament who remain unaligned with the government or with the Opposition.[4]
List
The following have served as Leaders of the Official Opposition in Solomon Islands. (Given the fluctuating nature of majority coalitions, successful motions of no confidence and thus changes in government are frequent during a parliamentary term. Consequently, there are in most cases several successive Leaders of the Opposition during a single Parliament.)[5]
Steve Abana of the Democratic Party became Leader of the Opposition on 30 August 2010, following the 2010 general election.[6] He resigned from that position in late March 2011, and the Opposition chose Derek Sikua to replace him.[7] Sikua thus led the 2011-2014 Shadow Cabinet.
On 9 December 2014, following the 2014 general election, Jeremiah Manele was appointed as Leader of the Opposition.[8]
| Parliament | Leaders of the Opposition | Constituency | Political party | Prime Ministers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
First (1976-1980) | Bartholomew Ulufa’alu | East Honiara | Sir Peter Kenilorea | |
Second (1980-1984) | Solomon Mamaloni, then Sir Peter Kenilorea | West Makira East 'Are'are | Sir Peter Kenilorea, then Solomon Mamaloni | |
Third (1984-1988) | Solomon Mamaloni | West Makira | Sir Peter Kenilorea, then Ezekiel Alebua | |
Fourth (1989-1993) | Andrew Nori, then Joses Tuhanuku | West 'Are'are Rennell-Bellona | Solomon Mamaloni | |
Fifth (1994-1997) | Solomon Mamaloni, then Baddley Devesi, then Edward Huni’ehu | West Makira North-East Guadalcanal East 'Are'are | Francis Billy Hilly, then Solomon Mamaloni | |
Sixth (1997-2001) | Solomon Mamaloni, then Manasseh Sogavare, then Bartholomew Ulufa'alu | West Makira East Choiseul Aoke-Langalanga | Bartholomew Ulufa'alu, then Manasseh Sogavare | |
Seventh (2001-2005) | Patteson Oti, then John Garo, then Francis Billy Hilly | Temotu Nende West Kwaio Ranonga-Simbo | Sir Allan Kemakeza | |
Eighth (2006-2010) | ? | Snyder Rini, then Manasseh Sogavare, then Derek Sikua | ||
Ninth (2010-2014) | Steve Abana, then Derek Sikua | Fataleka East Central Guadalcanal | Democratic Liberal | Danny Philip, then Gordon Darcy Lilo |
Tenth (2014- ) | Jeremiah Manele | Hograno-Kia-Havulei | Democratic Alliance | Manasseh Sogavare |
See also
- Shadow Cabinet of Solomon Islands
- Prime Minister of Solomon Islands
- Leader of the Opposition (United Kingdom)
- Westminster system
References
^ Constitution of Solomon Islands
^ "Abana is new Opposition leader" Archived 16 July 2011 at the Wayback Machine, Solomon Star, 1 September 2010
^ Constitution of Solomon Islands
^ Constitution of Solomon Islands
^ "Members of Parliament", National Parliament of Solomon Islands
^ "Abana is new Opposition leader" Archived 16 July 2011 at the Wayback Machine, Solomon Star, 1 September 2010
^ "Revamped Solomons opposition on attack" Archived 14 March 2012 at the Wayback Machine, Radio Australia, 30 March 2011
^ "MANELE APPOINTED OPPOSITION LEADER, MAELANGA INDEPENDENT", Solomon Islands Broadcasting Corporation, 9 December 2014
