Madang MP Kramer refuses to apologize, turns table on PNG Parliamentary Committee

Madang MP Bryan Kramer says he will not apologize to Communications and Energy Minister Sam Basil over a Facebook post.

Mr Kramer made his stance in a statement over the weekend, in response to the decision of the Parliamentary Privileges Committee on Friday, which had found him guilty of breaching his parliamentary privileges.

Mr Kramer said he also intends to take three of the committee's members, which includes Charlie Benjamin as Chairman, Jiwaka Governor Dr William Tongamp and Nuku MP Joe Sungi to court over the issue.

He said he will challenge their decision, because they have breached Section 59 of the Constitution, by not according him the right to be heard and respond to the charges.

Mr Kramer further said his publication was not made in Parliament, nor did it make reference to Parliament or it's business and for the committee to suggest that it brought hatred and contempt to Parliament is baseless and lacks substance.

NBC News/ PNG Today