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

Secretary Leo calls for Public Service reset through discipline and accountability

Secretary for the Department of Provincial and Local Level Government Affairs (DPLLGA) Leo has called on public servants within his department to embrace a...

PM Marape defends record on Paraka matter, criticizes Post Courier coverage

Prime Minister James Marape has defended his role in the long-running Paraka payments matter, saying recent media coverage failed to reflect the full context...

DPLGA Officers Sign Oath of Loyalty and Senior Management Contracts

21 officers from the Department of Provincial and Local Government Affairs (DPLGA) have graduated from a public service training program at SILAG with eleven...

Permanent Electoral Commissioner appointment nearing completion: PM Marape

Prime Minister James Marape says the appointment of a permanent Electoral Commissioner is nearing completion. This statement comes after concerns were raised over the expiry...

Governor Bird raises concerns over funding for 2027 General Election

East Sepik Governor Allan Bird has raised serious concerns about the government’s funding preparations for the 2027 National General Election. During Question Time on...