PRIVATE BUSINESS COMMITTEE TO VET VONC MOTION AGAIN

The Private Business Committee will again vet the resubmitted motion of No-confidence against the Prime Minister, James Marape filed by the Parliamentary Opposition yesterday afternoon next Wednesday, according to acting Speaker, Koni Iguan.

Making a statement today in Parliament, acting Speaker Iguan confirmed that the Committee met yesterday, saying VoNC motion was the only business listed for its deliberation.

He told Parliament that the Committee was convinced that the motion was of national importance, not of parochial matter.

Iguan continued that everything else was in order except one defect which he did not specify.

Thus, he said the Opposition Leader, Douglas Tomuriesa was advised about it after the meeting.

Tomuriesa and his team, he said, resubmitted the motion after rectifying it.

Meanwhile, Attorney-General Pila Niningi has sought legal interpretations on the VoNC motion so it is before the Supreme Court.

PNG Opposition has indicated that they will mount the VoNC motion again when Parliament sits again on May 28th, 2024.

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

Ready for take-off: New Bell 412 Rotary wing in use by PNGDF

The Papua New Guinea Defence Force (PNGDF) has commenced operations using new rotary wing aircraft, a Bell 412, which recently arrived in Papua New...

Mistrial looms for Wabag election petitions trial

The Wabag Election Petition (NO. 19 of 2022) is facing a potential mistrial, following revelation that the presiding judge Justice Graham Ellis has reached...

Police Minister calls on trucking firms, contractors to help fund highway patrols

Police Minister Sir John Pundari has called on trucking companies and major road contractors to partner with his Police Department in restoring and establishing...

Late Governor’s son maintains lead in New Ireland By – Election primary count

The late Governor for New Ireland Sir Julius’ son Byron Chan is maintaining his lead in the provincial seat’s by-election count with 13,246 primary votes. Chan...

Resetting the partnership: Governor Parkop, Minister Peter and National Council of Women hold high-level meeting

The National Council of Women (NCW) has met with key government leaders to reset its partnership and agree on a way forward. The high-level meeting...