BY NED GAGAHE

Kadere Party has rejected claims circulating online that the Government for National Unity and Transformation (GNUT) is on the verge of collapse following recent overseas trip and Cabinet reshuffle.

In a statement, Kadere executives said the rumours of a planned mass resignation were “unsubstantiated and misleading.”

“Such speculation only creates unnecessary fear and division. There is no plot, and GNUT remains united and stable,” the party stated.

Lency Vokia MP — Kadere Party Parliamentary Wing Leader and former Minister for Commerce, now reassigned to the Ministry of Lands — has come under fire for taking an unauthorised trip to Vietnam, where he signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) under the Special Economic Zone (SEZ) Act 2025, passed by Parliament on May 26, 2025.

Vokia travelled with two political appointees from the Office of the Prime Minister and Cabinet and signed an agreement with a company identifying itself as SI Group.

Prime Minister Jeremiah Manele responded by sacking the two political appointees and reshuffle Vokia from the Ministry of Commerce to the Ministry of Lands.

The party clarified that recent ministerial changes were part of routine governance and aimed at strengthening the government’s delivery on its reform and development agenda.

“Ministerial reshuffles are normal in any democracy. They ensure alignment with GNUT’s vision for unity, reform, and economic transformation,” the statement said.

The statement reaffirmed GNUT’s commitment to national service, noting that the Prime Minister and Cabinet are focused on addressing key priorities and maintaining stability during a challenging time for the country.

“The government is intact. Cabinet continues to work tirelessly for the people,” the statement said.

Kadere Party urges the public to rely on official sources and avoid spreading misinformation online.

“Let us focus on building a stronger, united Solomon Islands rather than feeding into unfounded rumours,” the statement concluded.

The response follows days of speculation on social media suggesting political tension within the coalition.

“We urge the public to refrain from spreading unverified information and instead rely on official sources for updates. Let us focus our collective efforts on building a stronger and more united Solomon Islands,”  the party executives said.

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