Former Deputy Prime Minister and Member of Parliament for East Guadalcanal Braddley Tovosia expressed his heartfelt thanks to Prime Minister Jeremiah Manele and fellow MPs for the traditional Chupu ceremony hosted in Honiara today.

Tovosia tendered his resignation as Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Mines,

Energy and Rural Electrification early this week.

Speaking at the traditional chupu ceremony Prime Minister Jeremiah Manele thank Tovosia for his hard work and praised him for his service and leadership, acknowledging his role in keeping  the government stable and promoting national development.

“Your maturity, experience, and ability to lead have earned you the respect of your

colleagues and the people you serve.” Manele said.

“ You have been a true leader with capacity and depth,and we will continue to rely on your wisdom and advice as we work together for the betterment of Solomon Islands,”Prime Minister Manele added.

In a media statement from the Office of the Prime Minister’s Press Secretariat stated the  Prime Minister praised him for being passionate, action-oriented, and a peacemaker.

 He expressed gratitude for Tovosia’s service and leadership, acknowledging his role in keeping the government stable and promoting national development. 

Manele highlighted that even  though he stepped down, they will continue to seek his advice and work together for Solomon Islands.

Accepting the Chupu ceremony Tovosia reaffirmed his dedication to GNUT and vowed he will remain fully committed to GNUT government.

_{MP for Central Guadalcanal Constituency Peter Agovaka handing over traditional shell money to former DPM Braddley Tovosia (PC:OPMC Press)}

 “I humbly accept the chupu in the spirit of our Guadalcanal culture, which emphasizes reconciliation, respect, and unity.” Tovosia said.

He adds, “I have no regret about my decision. I was willing to resign in order to continue

serving the government in a way that best supports our collective goals,” he said. 

“I made this decision with a clear mind, knowing that stepping back from a ministerial post will not lessen my commitment to public service.”

He also took the opportunity to express his apology for any actions or decisions made during his time as Minister of Mines that may have caused concern.

 “I was guided by the law and acted in accordance with it, but if any of my actions were misunderstood or fell short, I sincerely apologise,” he said.

He affirmed that although he now serves as a backbencher, he will continue to support the

GNUT government and contribute meaningfully to the affairs of the country.

“I am humbled by this recognition and will remain steadfast in supporting the government’s

priorities and national unity,” he concluded.