Peter O'Neill is the new Prime Minister of Papua New Guinea, being elected by an overwhelming majority of 74-24, just minutes ago.
He is now being transported to Government House to be sworn in by Governor General, Sir Michael Ogio.
O'Neill was nominated by Opposition Leader, Belden Namah, when Parliament resumed at 2pm today, and seconded by sacked Petroleum Minister, William Duma.
Bulolo MP Sam Basil closed nominations.
Forests Minister Timothy Bonga walked out in protest.
Several Government Ministers and MPs moved over to Opposition ranks today.
Ministers included O'Neill, Internal Security Minister Mark Maipakai and Minister Assisting Prime Minister Charles Abel.
He is now being transported to Government House to be sworn in by Governor General, Sir Michael Ogio.
O'Neill was nominated by Opposition Leader, Belden Namah, when Parliament resumed at 2pm today, and seconded by sacked Petroleum Minister, William Duma.
Bulolo MP Sam Basil closed nominations.
Forests Minister Timothy Bonga walked out in protest.
Several Government Ministers and MPs moved over to Opposition ranks today.
Ministers included O'Neill, Internal Security Minister Mark Maipakai and Minister Assisting Prime Minister Charles Abel.
Congratulation Mr O'Neill its time for Southern Highlands to take the lead of PNG....M proud of PM O'Neill welcome to the king sit...
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ReplyDeleteWe have replaced the Grand Thief with an even Grander Thief.....
Or did you all forget the NPF Delloite Tower Saga...............
What is the deal on opposition with these political yoyos? Any idea? Just an endless cycle of political bigamy...shame, shame. No one in the current scene can make a difference. The tide is changing but the problem remain unchanged.
ReplyDeleteAll the inquiries are shelving dust, revealing issues were not actioned, can this government give a good sweep of these and make it truely a peoples government
ReplyDeletewhy are the opposition proud of something stupid they have done.....why change the prime minister if want to elect a THIEF...i just don't understand this DUMB PNG Politicians...
ReplyDeleteA constitutional crisis is looming. Let's see what the courts say in their ruling, if ever the former Govt file the matter in court. I think PNG currentlty has 2 PMs, Hon. Mr. Peter O'Neil and the Grand Chief, Sir Michael T Somare. It be nice if the parliament is dissolved - love it.
ReplyDeleteWas over in bulolo from Australia and was appauled by the road conditions.This should be a priority of the new government.
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