O'Neill re-elected Prime Minister of Papua New Guinea
Mr.O'Neill was nominated by Abau MP, Sir Puka Temu and seconded by Hagen Open MP William Duma.
O'Neill was returned to the PM’s post with 60-46 votes.
The Parliament was suspended until the ringing of the bells by the Speak to give enough time for the Prime Minister elect to go to the Government Haus to be sworn in by the Governor General, Sir Bod Dadae.
Earlier in the morning, two nominees were made for the Speakers post. The Alotau Camp nominated Member for Manus Open Hon. Job Pomat as their choice of the speaker, while the Alliance camp nominated Hon. Allan Marat. A secret ballot was conducted by the Parliament officials and the result saw Job Pomat elected Speaker of the 10th Parliament.
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