 In November 2007, Sogavare dismissed him from office, accusing him of seeking support to oust him from the premiership.The following month, the Sogavare government was toppled by a motion of no confidence, and Abana supported new Prime Minister Derek Sikua, who re-appointed him as Minister for National Planning and Aid Coordination.As leader of the Democratic Party, Abana was a key member of Sikua's Coalition for National Unity and Rural Advancement government.