PM Marape: Government will follow legitimate processes to defend itself
PNG Prime Minister James Marape says the Government will follow all legitimate processes to defend itself and the systems of governance.
He said the Opposition must follow all legal processes if they want to move a no-confidence vote against him as Prime Minister.
He said this as today as Parliament sits tomorrow.
"Our country is a democratic, country where the rule of democratic law prevails," Prime Minister Marape said.
"Hence my Government will follow all legitimate processes to defend and run our systems of governance.
" We look forward to tomorrow's Parliament.
"My Government has the mandate, with the last vote on Prime Ministership being on May 30th, 2019."
Prime Minister Marape said the Opposition's 'Crown Camp' must follow the legal no-confidence process.
"If my friends in Crown want to take over Government, then they must deploy the vote-of- no-confidence process as prescribed by law," he said.
"That must start with them naming their alternate prime minister, with a minimum of 11 MPs signing on to the correct form.
"The Private Members' Committee must then sit on a Wednesday.
" After this, on a Thursday, the motion will be placed on Government Notice for one week as prescribed by Standing Orders and law.
"The process is there for my friends in Crown to progress their political ambitions to become Prime Minister.
" James Marape became Prime Minister through a vote in Parliament, and it will take that same vote process to remove me."
Prime Minister Marape appealed for peace and calm during this time.
"I again ask our people to remain calm and peace must prevail," he said.
"This politics must not divide region, religion, place or society.
" This political storm will pass over.
"Support your country, and not politicians, as we go through this political turbulence."
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