Ten Members of Parliament (MP) most of whom are also members of the Peoples First Party (PFP) have tendered their resignation as Ministers from the Jeremiah Manele led regime on Sunday night.
Reports said, those who have resigned included; Deputy Prime Minister (DPM) and Minister for Communication and Aviation Frederick Kologeto; Minister for Health and Medical Services Paul Bosawai; Minister for Justice and Legal Affairs Clezy Rore; Minister for Commerce, Industry, Labour and Immigration Harry Kuma; and Minister for Mines, Energy and Rural Electrification Derrick Manuari, Minister for Environment, Climate Change, Disaster Management and Meteorology Wayne Ghemu; Minister for Public Service Francis Sade; Minister for Rural Development Daniel Waneoroa; Minister for Traditional Governance, Peace and Ecclesiastical Affairs Stephen Kumi; and Minister for Agriculture and Livestock Development Franklyn Wasi.
Government House has confirmed to local media the resignation of 10 members of the Government for National Unity and Transformation (GNUT).
Their resignation also came after a leaked message issued by Our Party President on the unease relationships between the two Parties who who make up the GNUT coalition.
Members of the public woke up to the shocking news on Monday morning.
A local political commentator Redley Raramo said, several key issues appear to be driving the current political tensions:
1. The Sufferance Wharf Issue
The ongoing controversy surrounding the development and control of Sufferance Wharf has become a flashpoint of political disagreement, particularly where commercial interests intersect with political influence.
2. Unequal Power Sharing within the Coalition
Coalition governments survive on mutual respect and equitable power distribution. When partners perceive that power-sharing arrangements are uneven or manipulated, trust within the alliance begins to collapse.
3. Business Interests and External Manipulation
The intersection between political authority and private business interests is becoming increasingly visible. External actors with economic stakes appear to be influencing political decisions, further complicating the stability of the coalition.
4. Political Party Interests over the GNUT Coalition Agreement
The coalition agreement was meant to provide stability and direction. However, when individual party ambitions begin to override collective commitments, the very foundation of the coalition becomes fragile.
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