SOLOMON IS: Two candidates for Prime Minister
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In Solomon Islands, a former diplomat and long time Foreign Affairs Minister Patteson Oti and an academic and first time Member of Parliament, Derek Sikua are the two candidates for Prime Minister. Members of the Solomon Islands national parliament will elect the new prime minister on Thursday. The election follows the ousting of Prime Minister Manasseh Sogavare in the motion of no-confidence last Thursday. Patteson Oti is the caretaker government's candidate while Doctor Derek Sikua is nominated by the opposition group. One of the two candidates, Mr Oti gave a news conferenece in Honiara this afternoon.
Presenter: Sam Seke
Speakers: Evan Wasuka, Honiara correspondent
