Independent Group calls on PM to reconsider Caucus decision on CDF

Galokale explained, these MPs should receive the portion of the PRC sourced RCDF based on the fact that the funds in question are part and partial of the 2019 Appropriation Act 2018, which was appropriated by Parliament in 2018 under the Ministry of Rural Development.

The Parliamentary Independent media reports, although the recent shift in foreign policy has affected the source of the funding, by law it does not alter the purpose and intention of the funds as approved by Parliament.

Mr. Galo further expressed, such withholding could potentially constitute an act of misappropriation of public funds, Galokale stated.

Meanwhile, Galokale further added that the Auki Communique, with due respect to its objectives, is not law, nor does it have a basis in law or legal standing hence cannot supersede any lawful provisions of an Act of Parliament, which in this instance is the 2019 Appropriation Act 2018.

The Leader of the Independent Group also stated it would be prudent to recognize that a major function of government is ‘fair and equitable’ delivery of goods and services to all citizens of our nation.

The state is responsible for influencing how goods and services are distributed in our society and this influence must be used to ensure fair treatment for all Solomon Islanders, Honorable Robertson Galokale further pointed out.