Matthew Wale

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]

Matthew Wale CBE
Wale in 2018
Leader of the Opposition (Solomon Islands)
Incumbent
Assumed office April 2019
Member of Parliament for Aoke/Langalanga
Incumbent
Assumed office 27 March 2008
Preceded by	Bartholomew Ulufa'alu
Personal details
Born	(1968-06-13) 13 June 1968 (age 57) Ambu Village, Malaita Province Solomon Islands
Political 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]