THE coalition Government for National Unity and Transformation (GNUT) and the Opposition grouping – the two powerhouses of on-going political upheaval in recent weeks – have begun consolidating.
This is a precaution as the hidden meaning of the withdrawal of the motion of no confidence began to sink in.
The Kadere Party and GNUT were the first to execute consolidating their new-found alliance in a ceremony at the Cabinet office in Honiara on Wednesday.
The aim of the reconciliation is to consolidate GNUT stability for the duration of this Government until 2028, one official told Solomon Star.
Against popular belief, the failed Opposition attempt was largely funded by some local businesses and individuals, Solomon Star was informed
The government has attached priority to the need to consolidate following intelligence reports, which among others, has linked the withdrawing of the motion on Tuesday 6 May 2025 because of fears it could be moved at any time.
A serious threat, described only as “a third wave” is being linked to a third attempt of a no confidence motion. The problem is we do not know when,” sources told Solomon Star.
Others said it could be as early as next month.
Parliament has been adjourned until 12 May, giving the GNUT government to tighten any loose ends.
“People believe the motion is dead. It is not,” officials familiar with the intention of withdrawing it, told Solomon Star on Wednesday.
“Withdrawing it from the Order Paper that day has a hidden meaning. It simply means the motion is alive and that the Opposition can move it anytime it has the number and resources to do so.
“It is part of an alleged grand plan by members of the Western bloc in Parliament to take over and control the leadership of the national government. The fact that it was withdrawn from the Order Paper has allowed them to keep that it alive,” sources told Solomon Star.
“It’s a bit like a large plane on holding pattern, waiting for clearance by traffic controllers to land. It is a matter of time,” they said.
According to the sources, the Western bloc has already achieved its first objective. By successfully pushing Hon. Frederick Kologeto to occupy the Deputy Prime Minister’s position has put the bloc in a striking position. They are looking at getting five key Ministries, including the Ministry of Infrastructure Development (MID) to complete their plan.
“The icing on the cake is the Prime Minister’s job. And that’s what former Prime Minister Gordon Darcy Lilo, has set his sight on. He will never relinquish that to anyone. The Western bloc does not see anyone capable of occupying the position other than GDL,” according to sources.
Hon Gordon Darcy Lilo, now the MP for Honiara Central, identified incentives (money) and differences over the leadership as contributors to the failure of the motion of no confidence this week – the second since December.
By Alfred Sasako
MAIN PHOTO CAPTION: A group photo of the KADERE PARTY with GNUT Prime Minister Manele after the reconciliation ceremony on Wednesday.
