The Royal Solomon Islands Police Force (RSIPF) has launched an investigation into an attack on the residence of Marovo MP, Chachabule Amoi, after his home was reportedly stoned over the weekend.
The incident has triggered a sharp exchange between the incumbent government and the rival coalition currently vying for power.
The newly formed 28-member coalition issued a scathing statement on Sunday, strongly condemning the attack. They alleged the incident was carried out by supporters aligned with the “Government for National Unity and Transformation” (GNUT) and characterized the stoning as a “direct attack on democracy.”
“This kind of intimidation exposes a dangerous culture where political loyalty is enforced through fear and violence,” the coalition stated.
“It raises serious questions about the leadership of the current administration and its desperate attempt to hold on to power with a minority government.”
The coalition added, the people of Solomon Islands deserve leadership that unites, not incites.
In a swift response, the GNUT Government also formally condemned the violence.
Prime Minister Jeremiah Manele issued an urgent appeal to the public, particularly residents of Honiara, to refrain from lawlessness while the political process unfolds in the capital.
“I call on all citizens… not to take the law into their own hands and to let the rule of law prevail,” the Prime Minister said, urging the public to allow national leaders to resolve the current political impasse through constitutional means.
Minister for Police, National Security, and Correctional Services, Jimson Tanangada, confirmed that the stoning is now an active police case.
He noted that investigators are currently working to identify those responsible and urged anyone with information regarding the attack to come forward.
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