Matthew Cooper Wale (born 13 June 1968) is a

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. He is a member of the

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, and was elected to Parliament representing the

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on 27 March 2008.

Political career

After the 2019 general election, he became the

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. On 28 November, he filed a no-confidence motion against the Sogavare government, with debate scheduled for 6 December. The motion creates a potential flashpoint for further unrest.

References

1968 births Living people People from Malaita Province Solomon Islands Democratic Party politicians {{Solomons-politician-stub Leaders of the Opposition (Solomon Islands) Members of the National Parliament of the Solomon Islands