BY JOHN HOUANIHAU

Minister of Traditional Governance, Peace, and Ecclesiastical Affairs Jaimie Vokia has strongly condemned allegations that Guadalcanal Province is being sold to China.

During a recent parliamentary session addressing the Sine Die motion, Vokia emphasized that this issue is often misunderstood by his constituents in North West Guadalcanal.

“I wish to clarify a particular point concerning this discussion. It is an issue frequently misconstrued by the people I represent,” Vokia stated.

He continued, “There exists what one might call a conspiracy theory suggesting that this Government has wronged me. As the Deputy Chair of the bipartisan team during the 2019 transition, I can confidently affirm that we are not on a path to transfer the island of Guadalcanal to China.”

The Minister further reiterated his firm rejection of these unfounded claims.

“I want to assure the esteemed members of this chamber that I categorically reject these inaccuracies. My colleagues, along with the peace ministers of Guadalcanal and the Government I serve, will not engage in the sale of Guadalcanal,” Vokia declared.