• PACRA Government says they are ‘United and Stable’ as Motion set for December 9

BY NED GAGAHE

Premier of Makira-Ulawa Province, Stanley Siapu, says his government remains “unshaken, united and fully intact” as the province heads toward a Motion of No Confidence (MoNC) scheduled for tabling on 9 December.

The motion, filed by Member for East Arosi Ward, Hon. Douglas Kuper, was put on notice earlier this week.

It cites three grounds: gross misuse or neglect of powers, misappropriation of public funds, and conduct bringing the Office of the Speaker into disrepute.

The notice became effective on 26 November and lapses on 4 December — providing the required seven clear days.

Despite the political pressure, the People’s Alliance for Change, Reform and Advancement (PACRA) Government has declared its full confidence as the countdown begins.

In a statement issued on Friday November 28, the PACRA administration, led by Premier Siapu, said it “welcomes” the motion and views it as a healthy part of democratic leadership.

“The PACRA administration welcomes the motion which is scheduled to be tabled when the Assembly meets on 9th December,” the statement read.

Premier Siapu, speaking through the Office of the Premier, described the move as “a defining moment of accountability” and an opportunity to prove his government’s stability and cohesion.

“…This Government is not shaken. We remain loyal to the mandate given to us by our people and ready to face the Assembly with integrity. The allegations raised are weak, unsubstantiated, and cannot distract us from the work we continue to deliver,” Siapu said.

He further emphasised that the executive remains solid, with no signs of internal division or wavering support.

The Motion of No Confidence will be brought before the Assembly after deliberations on the revised appropriation bill, which begin on 1 December.

Island Sun understands that political attention is now sharply focused on whether the PACRA government will maintain its numerical strength when members take the floor next week.

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