WORKS MINISTER FRANCIS AWESA REFERRED TO POLICE PROSECUTOR
This is for alleged breaches under the Leadership Code.
Mr Awesa also the member for Imbongu was investigated by the Ombudsmen Commission for allegations of misconduct in office.
The O-C say this arises from his failure to uphold his duties and responsibilities of office as required under Section 27 of the Constitution and the Organic Law on Duties and Responsibilities of Leadership.
They didn't specify the allegations made against Mr Awesa, however, he was made known by the O-C through a letter last Tuesday of their intention to refer the matter to the Public Prosecutor Pondros Kaluwin.
The O-C is satisfied there is a prima-facie or strong case for the member to answer.
Mr Kaluwin will independently assess evidence presented to him and request the Chief Justice, Sir Salamo Injia, to appoint a Leadership Tribunal if he's satisfied.
Recently, a tribunal was asked to be set up for Prime Minister Peter O'Neill and Manus M-P Ronny Knight.
A hearing was conducted this week into the allegations against Knight, whilst a tribunal is yet to be appointed for Mr O'Neill.
Mr Knight's tribunal was adjourned on Wednesday, in Port Moresby and will continue in Manus on December 2.
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