Manasseh Maelanga

Manasseh Maelanga (born March 25, 1970) is a member of the National Parliament of the Solomon Islands. He represents a constituency from Malaita Province.

In May 2009, he was named Minister for Provincial Government and Institutional Strengthening in Prime Minister Derek Sikua's government.[1] Following the 2010 general election, he remained in Cabinet, under new Prime Minister Danny Philip, as Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Home Affairs.[2]

Since 17 December 2014, he has served as Leader of the Independent Members in Parliament.[3]

References

  1. "Sikua Reshuffles Cabinet Ministers", Solomon Times, May 6, 2009
  2. "PM Philip name ministers", Island Sun, August 27, 2010
  3. "New Speaker Elected", Solomon Times, 17 December 2014