At least two of these motions have had the support of disgruntled members of Natapei’s own Vanua’aku Pati.
Local media has speculated that factionalism within the coalition continues to put pressure on Natapei to step down as leader before parliament resumes next year.
However Vanuatu’s finance minister, and veteran VP member, Sela Molisa said apart from on dissenting MP who has been censured, the party and coalition is united behind Natapei.
“I don’t know where they’re getting that from. He’s not under pressure from any of the coalition partners. Everyone is happy. The division was (from) our MP from Tanna, the new MP Harry Iauko, he’s been chucked out of the party now so there’s no issue any more.”
