Dear Editor – The above subject intrigues me.
It reminds me of a similar situation back in the mid-nineties when the then SIAC government under the leadership of the late prime ministers Bartholomew Ulufa’lu was also facing a looming “no confidence motion” to be tabled in parliament by the then MP for South Guadalcanal Victor Ngele.
Despite the political difference between the ruling government and the opposition group, one thing did stand out clear.
It speaks out loud and clear that the silent majority of Solomon Islanders still want the government of that day to be given time so that their development policies could be implemented.
At that time I also wrote to this column (editor) and expressed some thoughts on the government priorities which were aimed at improving rural Solomon Islanders’ livelihoods.
That however, requires time and I humbly appealed to the intended mover to withdraw his motion.
That motion was peacefully withdrawn and the government of that day managed to implement most of their development plans.
The message I want to leave here is simple.
Time is a rare commodity.
Everything evolved around it and in it.
Given ample time, the current government under the cautious and pragmatic leadership of Prime Minister Manasseh Sogavare can be able to deliver the much awaited aspirations our beloved nation has been longing for.
Lastly, leaders be reminded that you are servants for the people you serve and never forget the old African proverb ‘When elephants fight, it is the grass that suffers”.
Henry Mapoko
North Malaita constituency
