PNG Public Enterprise Minister Ben Micah referred to Public Prosecutor

The Papua New Guinea Ombudsman Commission has today referred the Minister for Public Enterprises and State Investments and the MP for Kavieng, Ben Micah to the Public Prosecutor for alleged misconduct in office.
The Commission investigated the alleged misconduct in office by the Leader, which arose from his failure in upholding his duties and responsibilities of office as required under Section 27 of the Constitution and the Organic Lae on the Duties and Responsibilities of Leadership.
As required, the Commission notified Mr Micah by letter dated 9 of March 2015 of its intention to refer the matter to the Public Prosecutor.
After being satisfied for the purposes of Sector 29 (1) of the Constitution and Section 17 (d) 20 (4) and 27 (1) of the Organic Law on the Duties and Responsibilities of leadership that there is a prima facie case that the Leader has been guilty of misconduct in office, the Commission decided to refer him to the Public Prosecuter for his independent deliberation under Section 177 (1) (b) of the Constitution.
The referral is in the hands of the Public Prosecuter who has the discretion to bring or decline to bring proceedings under the Leadership Code for alleged misconduct in office.