ACTING SPEAKER TO MAKE A STATEMENT ON VONC

Acting Speaker, Koni Iguan is expected to make a statement tomorrow (Thursday) in relation to the motion of No-confidence filed by the Parliamentary Opposition yesterday, according to Parliament Clerk Kala Aufa.

It is not clear whether the members of the Private Business Committee met today as expected and deliberated on the matter.

Parliament was adjourned to tomorrow at 10am.

PNG SUN asked Clerk Aufa whether the meeting was not held due to the Supreme Court reference which the Jema Lawyers filed today on behalf of their client Minister for Justice and Attorney-General, Pila Niningi.

Clerk Aufa only indicated that Iguan would address it.

Through this special reference, lawyer McRonald Nale sought the Supreme Court’s urgent interpretation on the VoNC motion.

In a letter addressed to the assistant registrar for the Supreme Court Registry, Nale requested them for a date and time for this case to be heard by the court today.

PNG SUN sought a comment on the motion from Private Business Committee chairman, Philip Undialu but to no avail. It is understood that Parliamentary protocols also prohibit him from disclosing meeting resolutions of the committee.

WANPIS AKO
WANPIS AKO
Managing Editor who holds a Bachelor's Degree in Journalism and Public Relations from the University of Papua New Guinea. He possesses additional Diploma each in Marketing and Business Management.

━ Related News

NSO to modernize national data collection system

The National Statistical Office (NSO) will modernize Papua New Guinea’s data collection and processing system through an Integrated Statistical Production System (ISPS) to improve...

PM Marape proposes law to strengthen St John Ambulance

Prime Minister James Marape has announced plans to introduce new legislation to strengthen St John Ambulance Papua New Guinea by formally recognizing and supporting...

PM Marape defends Cabinet reshuffle as reform drive

Prime Minister James Marape has defended his recent Cabinet reshuffle, saying it was a strategic reform aimed at accelerating service delivery, strengthening government accountability...

PM Marape says Connect PNG Building PNG’s future

Prime Minister James Marape says the Connect PNG Programme is laying the foundation for Papua New Guinea’s next 50 years by connecting isolated communities,...

Heavy Rain, Flood risk warning issued for several PNG Provinces

The Papua New Guinea National Weather Service (PNG NWS) last night issued a Heavy Rain and Potential Flood Warning for several parts of the...