Solomon Islands Government Ousts Provincial Leader, Long-Time Critic of CCP
The pro-Beijing Solomons national government has finally got its man.
Daniel Suidani, the premier of the most populous Malaita Province, has, for years, been a political hurdle standing in the way of closer ties with the Chinese Communist Party.
On Feb. 7, Suidani faced another no-confidence vote against his leadership, and this time, the dissenters were successful, according to the Australian Broadcasting Corporation.
Around 17 assembly members voted for Suidani’s removal from office.
In this photo released by Xinhua News Agency, Solomon Islands Prime Minister Manasseh Sogavare, right, locks arms with visiting Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi in Honiara, Solomon Islands, on May 26, 2022. (Xinhua via AP)
The premier attempted to file an appeal in the High Court to stop the vote, but the assembly denied receiving any notice of such an action….