Matthew Wale
Solomon Islands politician (born 1968)
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Matthew Cooper Wale (born 13 June 1968) is a Solomon Islands politician currently serving as the Leader of the Opposition. He is a member of the National Parliament of the Solomon Islands, and has represented the Aoke/Langalanga constituency on since being elected in 2008.[1]
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Matthew Wale | |
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Wale in 2018 | |
| Leader of the Opposition (Solomon Islands) | |
| Assumed office April 2019 | |
| Member of Parliament for Aoke/Langalanga | |
| Assumed office 27 March 2008 | |
| Preceded by | Bartholomew Ulufa'alu |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 13 June 1968 Ambu Village, Malaita Province Solomon Islands |
| Party | Democratic Party |
Political career
Wale was elected in a special election held on 27 March 2008 following the death of sitting MP Bartholomew Ulufa'alu.[2]
Following the 2019 general election, Wale became the Leader of the Opposition.[3]
In 2021, amid mass unrest in the country, Wale called for Prime Minister Manasseh Sogavare to step down.[4] On 28 November 2021, Wale filed a no-confidence motion against the Sogavare government, with debate scheduled for 6 December.[5][6] The motion was ultimately defeated.[7]
Following the 2024 general election, Wale was a nominee for the position of prime minister. Wale, who received 18 votes, lost to Jeremiah Manele, who received 31 votes.[8]
He was appointed a Commander of the Order of the British Empire (CBE) in the 2025 New Year Honours for political and public service.[9]
