A former Solomon Islands prime minister, Sir Allan Kemakeza, who was convicted earlier this month, has joined the government as Manasseh Sogavare tries to bolster his numbers amid calls for him to resign.
Kemakeza is due to be sentenced on December 3rd after being convicted for ordering a 2002 raid on a Honiara law firm.
Kemakeza has joined the government as the chairman of the Water Authority board.
Last weekend, 12 members of the government defected and ever since then Mr Sogavare has been trying to rebuild his majority, while the rebel MPs continue to maintain they have the numbers to topple him.
