PNG Opposition Files Vote of No Confidence against Prime Minister James Marape

The Papua New Guinea  Alternate Government has signed a Vote of No Confidence motion against Prime Minister James Marape this afternoon.

The motion was signed by 13 MPs led by Opposition Leader Belden Namah.

Namah said the motion will be served through Parliament Business Committee at 1:30pm today.

The Private Business Committee sits on Wednesday 1pm and will deliberate on the Motion. Once it is satisfied that this motion is valid and satisfied all requirements, it will be sent to the Speaker.

The Speaker on Thursday 17th December will introduce the motion on the floor of Parliament and will adjourned Parliament for a week before a vote is taken.

​Meanwhile, the Opposition has announced formally Member for Aitape- Lumi Patrick Pruaitch as Alternate PM from Crown Camp and a notice for a vote of No Confidence will be handed to the office of the clerk this afternoon. 

Pruaitch is thankful for the opportunity to be nominated as Alternate PM.  

He told a media conference, flanked by the Opposition team that this group will shake PNG Up. 

He says the group is made up of former MPs and DPMs who will be the team moving the country forward  to correct the mistakes of the past 18 months under Marape reign.

 Pruaitch says he has a-lot of work to do in a short period of time but with the wealth of experience in Team 55, he believes, they can restore the economy

Opposition Leader said they have 55 solid MPs in camp.

Next : PNG Parliament Speaker Pomat adjourns Parliament to Wednesday 16th December