Jaimie Vokia
Jaimie Vokia is a Solomon Islands politician.
Political career[edit]
He lost his seat of North East Guadalcanal constituency in 2020 after being found guilty of bribing voters.[1] His wife Ethel won the by-election.[2]
In the 2024 Solomon Islands general election Vokia stood in place of his wife winning the Kadere Party their only parliamentary seat.[3]
Following the election he was appointed to the Cabinet of Solomon Islands as Minister of Traditional Governance, Peace, and Ecclesiastical Affairs.[4]
See also[edit]
References[edit]
- ^ "Two government MPs lose their seats over election bribes". country.eiu.com. Retrieved 2022-03-28.
- ^ "Vokias' case adjourned". Solomon Star News. Retrieved 2022-03-28.
- ^ Hawkins, Koroi (30 April 2024). "Manasseh Sogavare bows out of prime ministerial race in Solomon Islands". Asia Pacific Report. Archived from the original on 13 May 2024. Retrieved 17 May 2024.
- ^ "Nine more Ministers sworn-in". 2024-05-07. Retrieved 2024-05-17.