BY SAMIE WAIKORI
The group of MPs who deserted GNUT government early this week have called for calm amid the political instability.
This follows a no confidence motion filed against PM Jeremiah Manele, after a mass walkout of 10 MPs from his government, who now join the Opposition Group.
While time still allow for lobbying ahead of tabling the motion on Tuesday next week, citizens of this country, especially those in Honiara were asked for peace and calm.
A senior MP within the group, MP for East Malaita, Manasseh Maelanga made the appeal at a press conference held with local media yesterday.
“I want to call on the people of this nation for calm and see how things will work-out.
“This is our leaders and they will be looking at how to solve things for our country,” he said.
This week, Prime Minister Jeremiah Manele and Opposition Leader Matthew Wale also called for calm and allow leaders to deal with the current political situation.
Similar appealed also echoed by RSIPF, Honiara City Council and other important stakeholders in Honiara.
As of Wednesday night, the Opposition Group is reported with 26 MPs and the government side with 23 MPs.
Lobbying is underway.