BY JOHN HOUANIHAU

Derrick Manuari, Member of Parliament for West Makira and Ricky Fuo’o, MP for Central Kwara’ae Constituency, have joined the People First Party.

People First is the second largest party in the grand coalition of the Government for National Unity and Transformation (GNUT).

Other MPs who joined GNUT recently are reportedly expected to join People First, which could make PFP become the leading coalition party.

Manu’ari leaves behind the Solomons Democratic Party (SIDP) to which has was a long-time member. Mr Fuo’o leaves behind the United Party.

Manu’ari is the new Minister for Mines, Energy, & Rural Electrification, and Fuo’o is the new Minister of Infrastructure Development.

Both ministers joined the Solomon Islands People First Party on Wednesday afternoon.

The ministers left the opposition group to join GNUT during the recent political impasse.

Minister Manu’ari and Fuo’o were sworn in as ministers at the Government House after joining the GNUT.

Manu’ari replaces Bradley Tovosia, who resigned from his ministerial position, while Fuo’o replaces Manasseh Maelanga.

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