PNG Registry of Political Parties welcomes United Labour Party
The Papua New Guinea Registry of Political Parties and Candidates has welcomed the registration of a new political party, the United Labour Party.
The ULP was approved and registered on Tuesday.
The party is led by Bulolo MP Sam Basil as its Parliamentary Party Leader.
The ULP is made up of 9 MP's; Rigo MP and Deputy Party Leader, Lekwa Gure, Sumkar MP Chris Nangoi, Markham MP Koni Iguan, Raicoast MP Peter Sapia, Lufa MP Moriape Kavori, Nawae MP Kennedy Wenge, North Waghi MP Dr. Fabina Pok, Kagua-Erave MP Wesley Raminai and Mr Basil himself.
Mr Basil says the United Labour Party will work to improve conditions of Papua New Guinea workers and will align its policies with the PNG Trade Union Congress.
Registrar of Political Parties and Candidates, Dr. Alphonse Gelu, told NBC News, the party is not new, but is derived its name from the National Conservative Party.
Dr. Gelu says this process is allowed under the Organic Law.
Meantime, Dr. Gelu says there is no new increase in the number of political parties and the total remains 45 since the last national election in 2017.
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The ULP was approved and registered on Tuesday.The party is led by Bulolo MP Sam Basil as its Parliamentary Party Leader.
The ULP is made up of 9 MP's; Rigo MP and Deputy Party Leader, Lekwa Gure, Sumkar MP Chris Nangoi, Markham MP Koni Iguan, Raicoast MP Peter Sapia, Lufa MP Moriape Kavori, Nawae MP Kennedy Wenge, North Waghi MP Dr. Fabina Pok, Kagua-Erave MP Wesley Raminai and Mr Basil himself.
Mr Basil says the United Labour Party will work to improve conditions of Papua New Guinea workers and will align its policies with the PNG Trade Union Congress.
Registrar of Political Parties and Candidates, Dr. Alphonse Gelu, told NBC News, the party is not new, but is derived its name from the National Conservative Party.
Dr. Gelu says this process is allowed under the Organic Law.
Meantime, Dr. Gelu says there is no new increase in the number of political parties and the total remains 45 since the last national election in 2017.
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