Conflict of interest: Tovosia Criminal Complaint, Police Commissioner Appointed SIWA Board of Directors

The police Commissioner of the Royal Solomon Islands Police Force (RSIPF) should resign from the SIWA board of directors due to a significant conflict of interest stemming from his appointment as one of the new board members by Deputy Prime Minister and Energy Minister, Hon. Tovosia, a member of Parliament who currently faces a criminal complaint.

DPM and Energy Minister Hon. Tovosia [RSIPF]

This situation raises serious concerns about corruption and the integrity of both the police force and the SIWA board.

RSIPF COMMISSIONER Mostyn Mangau [RSIPF]

The police Commissionerโ€™s position on the board, while being directly linked to a politically exposed figure under legal scrutiny, compromises the perceived impartiality and effectiveness of his role.

It creates a scenario where decisions made by the board could be influenced by undue political pressure or personal interests, undermining public trust in both the police force and the boardโ€™s governance.

To maintain the integrity of both institutions and to avoid any appearance of corruption, the Commissionerโ€™s resignation from the SIWA board is a necessary step.

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