Following the 2006 general election, Sogavare led the Solomon Islands Social Credit Party into a coalition to oust Prime Minister Allan Kemakeza's chosen successor Snyder Rini, but there was much disagreement about who should be its candidate for Prime Minister.
After the 2006 general election, Sogavare formed a coalition with the Solomon Islands Social Credit Party to oust Prime Minister Allan Kemakeza's preferred successor, Snyder Rini. However, disagreements arose regarding their choice for Prime Minister.