Manasseh Sogavare

Manasseh Sogavare
Sogavare in 2016
Minister of Finance
Assumed office
6 May 2024
Prime MinisterJeremiah Manele
Preceded byHarry Kuma
In office
16 November 2017 – 15 November 2019
Prime MinisterRick Houenipwela
Preceded byJohn Maneniaru
Succeeded byHarry Kuma
In office
24 August 1997 – July 1998
Prime MinisterBartholomew Ulufa'alu
Preceded byMichael Maina
Succeeded byBartholomew Ulufa'alu
Prime Minister of Solomon Islands
In office
24 April 2019 – 2 May 2024
Monarchs
Governors‑General
DeputyManasseh Maelanga
Preceded byRick Houenipwela
Succeeded byJeremiah Manele
In office
9 December 2014 – 15 November 2017
MonarchElizabeth II
Governor‑GeneralFrank Kabui
Preceded byGordon Darcy Lilo
Succeeded byRick Houenipwela
In office
4 May 2006 – 20 December 2007
MonarchElizabeth II
Governor‑GeneralNathaniel Waena
Preceded bySnyder Rini
Succeeded byDerek Sikua
In office
30 June 2000 – 17 December 2001
MonarchElizabeth II
Governor‑GeneralJohn Lapli
Preceded byBartholomew Ulufa'alu
Succeeded byAllan Kemakeza
Assumed office
6 August 1997
Preceded byAllan Qurusu
Personal details
Born
Manasseh Damukana Sogavare

(1955-01-17) 17 January 1955 (age 69)
Popondetta, Northern Province, Territory of Papua and New Guinea
Political partyOUR Party (2010; since 2019)
Other political
affiliations
SpouseEmmy Sogavare

Manasseh Damukana Sogavare (born 17 January 1955) is a Solomon Islander politician serving as Minister of Finance since 2024. He served as the prime minister of Solomon Islands for a total of nine years from 2000–2001, 2006–2007, 2014–2017, and 2019–2024.[1] Sogavare has served in the National Parliament representing East Choiseul since 1997.[2]

Sogavare has been widely accused of promoting democratic backsliding in Solomon Islands.[3][4] The Solomon Islands under Sogavare has been criticised by many as being increasingly autocratic[5] or even authoritarian.[6][7] Despite earning a modest formal salary, he has accrued a vast[clarification needed] real estate portfolio, raising questions about his sources of income.[8]

  1. ^ Moore, Clive (24 June 2022). "Solomon Islands Prime Minister Manasseh Sogavare in Perspective". Center for Australian, New Zealand & Pacific Studies. Walsh School of Foreign Service | Georgetown University. Archived from the original on 12 April 2024. Retrieved 26 April 2024.
  2. ^ Page on Sogavare at Solomon Islands Parliament website Archived 6 July 2012 at the Wayback Machine.
  3. ^ "Solomon Islands is threatening to ban foreign journalists. Here's why". SBS News. Archived from the original on 24 January 2024. Retrieved 26 January 2024.
  4. ^ "Solomons PM Wins In Bid To Delay Election To 2024". www.barrons.com. Archived from the original on 24 January 2024. Retrieved 26 January 2024.
  5. ^ "Mercurial and combative Solomon Islands leader reaps benefits where he may". Benar News. Archived from the original on 24 January 2024. Retrieved 26 January 2024.
  6. ^ "Solomon Islands Prime Minister Manasseh Sogavare is coming to Australia. What should we expect from his visit? | Lowy Institute". www.lowyinstitute.org. Archived from the original on 24 January 2024. Retrieved 26 January 2024.
  7. ^ "Solomon Islands: Election Delay Would Threaten Peace and Democracy". United States Institute of Peace. Archived from the original on 24 January 2024. Retrieved 26 January 2024.
  8. ^ "Solomon Islands PM Has Millions in Property, Raising Questions Around Wealth". OCCRP. 2024. Archived from the original on 8 April 2024. Retrieved 8 April 2024.