by Georgina Maka’a

Residents of Honiara have been advised to go about their normal business despite the vote of no-confidence set against Prime Minister Jeremiah Manele in parliament tomorrow.

“It’s just a normal day. People should go about their business,” Police Commissioner Mostyn Mangau said.

Central Honiara MP Gordon Darcy Lilo will move the no-confidence motion. This comes after 10 MPs led by Manasseh Sogavare walked out of the Government for National Unity and Transformation (GNUT) last Monday.

The move left Manele running a minority government. But three MPs from the Opposition Group have since crossed the floor and have taken up ministerial appointments with GNUT.

This increases Manele’s numbers to 26, leaving the other group with 23.

Mangau said the public should leave politicians to deal with the matter while they go about their business.

“Schools should stay open, and people should continue to work as they normally do,” he said.

The police chief also urged the public to report any concerns they may come across that threatens the peace.

“Spreading false rumors or misinformation is a criminal offense.”

Mangau said the current threat level in the country is “very low”.

Approximately 500 police officers will be deployed tomorrow to ensure security during the motion.