Manasseh Maelanga
Solomon Islands politician (born 1970)
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Manasseh Maelanga (born March 25, 1970) is the current Minister for Home Affairs in Solomon Islands.[1] He is the current Member of Parliament for East Malaita constituency.[2]
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Jeremiah Manele
Manasseh Maelanga | |
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Maelanga speaks at 2022 Pacific Partnership | |
| Deputy Prime Minister of Solomon Islands | |
| In office 1 November 2019 – 6 May 2024 | |
| Prime Minister | Manasseh Sogavare Jeremiah Manele |
| Preceded by | John Maneniaru |
| Succeeded by | Bradley Tovosia |
| In office 22 November 2011 – 8 September 2014 | |
| Prime Minister | Gordon Darcy Lilo |
| Preceded by | Himself |
| In office 27 August 2010 – 11 November 2011 | |
| Prime Minister | Danny Philip |
| Succeeded by | Himself |
| Leader of the Opposition | |
| In office 24 November 2017 – 17 May 2019 | |
| Preceded by | Jeremiah Manele |
| Succeeded by | Matthew Wale |
| Member of Parliament for East Malaita | |
| Assumed office 27 March 2008 | |
| Preceded by | Joses Wawari Sanga |
In May 2009, he was named Minister for Provincial Government and Institutional Strengthening in Prime Minister Derek Sikua's government.[3] Following the 2010 general election, he remained in Cabinet, under new Prime Minister Danny Philip, as Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Home Affairs.[4]
Since 17 December 2014, he has served as Leader of the Independent Members in Parliament.[5]
In 2026, he was ordained a priest in the Anglican Church of Melanesia.[6]
In May 2026, he was sworn in as Minister for Home Affairs.[7]
