Manasseh Sogavare
Manasseh Sogavare | |
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Sogavare in 2016 | |
| Minister of Finance | |
| Assumed office 6 May 2024 | |
| Prime Minister | Jeremiah Manele |
| Preceded by | Harry Kuma |
| In office 16 November 2017 – 15 November 2019 | |
| Prime Minister | Rick Houenipwela |
| Preceded by | John Maneniaru |
| Succeeded by | Harry Kuma |
| In office 24 August 1997 – July 1998 | |
| Prime Minister | Bartholomew Ulufa'alu |
| Preceded by | Michael Maina |
| Succeeded by | Bartholomew Ulufa'alu |
| Prime Minister of Solomon Islands | |
| In office 24 April 2019 – 2 May 2024 | |
| Monarchs | |
| Governors‑General | |
| Deputy | Manasseh Maelanga |
| Preceded by | Rick Houenipwela |
| Succeeded by | Jeremiah Manele |
| In office 9 December 2014 – 15 November 2017 | |
| Monarch | Elizabeth II |
| Governor‑General | Frank Kabui |
| Preceded by | Gordon Darcy Lilo |
| Succeeded by | Rick Houenipwela |
| In office 4 May 2006 – 20 December 2007 | |
| Monarch | Elizabeth II |
| Governor‑General | Nathaniel Waena |
| Preceded by | Snyder Rini |
| Succeeded by | Derek Sikua |
| In office 30 June 2000 – 17 December 2001 | |
| Monarch | Elizabeth II |
| Governor‑General | John Lapli |
| Preceded by | Bartholomew Ulufa'alu |
| Succeeded by | Allan Kemakeza |
| Assumed office 6 August 1997 | |
| Preceded by | Allan Qurusu |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Manasseh Damukana Sogavare 17 January 1955 Popondetta, Northern Province, Territory of Papua and New Guinea |
| Political party | OUR Party (2010; since 2019) |
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| Spouse | Emmy Sogavare |
Manasseh Damukana Sogavare (born 17 January 1955) is a Solomon Islander politician serving as Minister of Finance since 2024. He served as the prime minister of Solomon Islands for a total of nine years from 2000–2001, 2006–2007, 2014–2017, and 2019–2024. Sogavare has served in the National Parliament representing East Choiseul since 1997.
Sogavare has been widely accused of promoting democratic backsliding in Solomon Islands. The Solomon Islands under Sogavare has been criticised by many as being increasingly autocratic or even authoritarian. Despite earning a modest formal salary, he has accrued a vast real estate portfolio, raising questions about his sources of income.