Matthew Cooper Wale (born 13 June 1968) is a Solomon Islands politician currently serving as the Leader of the Opposition. He is a member of the National Parliament of the Solomon Islands, and has represented the Aoke/Langalanga constituency on since being elected in 2008.

Political career

Wale was elected in a special election held on 27 March 2008 following the death of sitting MP Bartholomew Ulufa'alu. Following the 2019 general election, Wale became the Leader of the Opposition. In 2021, amid mass unrest in the country, Wale called for Prime Minister Manasseh Sogavare to step down. On 28 November 2021, Wale filed a no-confidence motion against the Sogavare government, with debate scheduled for 6 December. The motion was ultimately defeated. Following the 2024 general election, Wale was a nominee for the position of prime minister. Wale, who received 18 votes, lost to Jeremiah Manele, who received 31 votes.