BY JOHN HOUANIHAU

Minister for Public Service Francis Sade has firmly dismissed claims that he had resigned from government and joined the new opposition coalition.

Yesterday rumours were rife that more government MPs were resigning and joining Manasseh Sogavare and his band who had taken the lead on Monday.

It was rumoured that Minister Sade was one of those who was resigning.

But, the MP for North-west Guadalcanal has refuted this.

“Sade … has firmly dismissed speculation that he has resigned from the Government for National Unity and Transformation (GNUT),” a statement by the Prime Minister’s press secretariat yesterday said.

Sade confirmed he remains a dedicated member of the government under the leadership of Prime Minister Jeremiah Manele, the statement said.

He reiterated his full support for GNUT’s national vision to build a strong, united, secure, and prosperous Solomon Islands.

“I want to make it clear to the people of North West Guadalcanal and the country that I have not resigned from the government,” Sade said.

“I stand with GNUT and its mission to deliver meaningful transformation across our country.”

“My focus is on serving my constituents and contributing to the government’s broader agenda,” he added.