SOLOMON IS: Opposition claims majority with defection

Updated December 11, 2007 15:49:19

The Solomon Islands Opposition is claiming majority support with the defection of a senior government minister, just two days before a scheuled meeting of parliament. Opposition leader Fred Fono says Aviation minister Johnson Koli has joined his camp, and two more ministers are set to follow as it prepares to try to oust Prime Minister Manasseh Sogavare.

Presenter: Sam Seke
Speakers: Fred Fono, Solomon Islands Opposition Leader