Manasseh Maelanga

The Honourable Manasseh Maelanga MP
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
Incumbent
Assumed office 27 March 2008
Preceded by	Joses Wawari Sanga

Manasseh Maelanga (born March 25, 1970) is the current Minister for Home Affairs in Solomon Islands. He is the current Member of Parliament for East Malaita constituency.

In May 2009, he was named Minister for Provincial Government and Institutional Strengthening in Prime Minister Derek Sikua's government. Following the 2010 general election, he remained in Cabinet, under new Prime Minister Danny Philip, as Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Home Affairs.

Since 17 December 2014, he has served as Leader of the Independent Members in Parliament.

In 2026, he was ordained a priest in the Anglican Church of Melanesia.

In May 2026, he was sworn in as Minister for Home Affairs.

External links

• Member page at Parliament website