Manasseh Sogavare
| Manasseh Sogavare | |
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| Prime Minister of Solomon Islands | |
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Assumed office 9 December 2014 |
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| Monarch | Elizabeth II |
| Governor General | Frank Kabui |
| Preceded by | Gordon Darcy Lilo |
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In office 4 May 2006 – 20 December 2007 |
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| Monarch | Elizabeth II |
| Governor General | Nathaniel Waena |
| Preceded by | Snyder Rini |
| Succeeded by | Derek Sikua |
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In office 30 June 2000 – 17 December 2001 |
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| Monarch | Elizabeth II |
| Governor General | John Lapli |
| Preceded by | Bartholomew Ulufa'alu |
| Succeeded by | Allan Kemakeza |
| Member of Parliament for East Choiseul | |
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Assumed office 1997 |
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| Personal details | |
| Born |
17 January 1955 Tagibangara, Solomon Islands |
| Political party | Social Credit Party |
| Spouse(s) | Emmy Sogavare |
| Religion | Seventh-day Adventism |
Manasseh Damukana Sogavare (born 17 January 1955) is the Prime Minister of Solomon Islands. His most recent term began on 9 December 2014, and he had served two terms between 2000 and 2001 and between 2006 and 2007. Before becoming Prime Minister, Sogavare served in the National Parliament as Member for East Choiseul beginning in 1997.
Sogavare was Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Finance from February 1994 to October 1996. Prior to his election to Parliament, he served as the Commissioner of Inland Revenue, Director of the Central Bank of the Solomon Islands, and Chairman of the Solomon Islands National Provident Fund. He was first elected to the National Parliament from the East Choiseul constituency in the 6 August 1997 election.
Under Prime Minister Bartholomew Ulufa'alu, Sogavare became Minister for Finance and Treasury in 1997 but was dismissed from that post by Ulufa'alu in mid-July 1998. Sogavare said that he was shocked at the dismissal, as he could see no reason for it and no reason was given, and he demanded an explanation. A few days later, Ulufa'alu said that the decision was motivated by the need for the government to keep the numbers to stay in power. In early August 1998, Sogavare withdrew his support for Ulufa'alu and his government, accusing Ulufa'alu of authoritarian and hypocritical leadership and of emphasizing stability only to protect himself.
Sogavare was chosen as deputy leader of the opposition in late September 1998, with Solomon Mamaloni as leader. Following Mamaloni's death in January 2000, Sogavare was elected as leader of the opposition late in the month. He received the votes of all ten members of the opposition who were present.
Sogavare was elected as Prime Minister by parliament on 30 June 2000, with 23 votes in favor and 21 against, after Ulufa'alu was captured by rebels and forced to resign. He served as Prime Minister until 17 December 2001.
His party won only three seats in the 2001 general election, but Sogavare was re-elected to his seat in Parliament.
In Parliament, Sogavare was a member of the Bills and Legislation Committee in 2002 and again from 2005 to April 2006.
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