Marape thanks Opposition for his unopposed re-election as PNG Prime Minister

 PNG Prime Minister, James Marape has thanked members of the Opposition in an unprecedented move on Tuesday, to vote for him and the Speaker of the 11th Parliament.

PNG Prime Minister, James Marape 

He says this is the first time, that members from both sides of the House voted in favour of a prime minister. 

Mr. Marape was re-elected unopposed with  97 votes to nil. 

The only member who abstained from voting and left the chamber, was the Leader of the People's National Congress Party, Peter O'Neill. 

Mr Marape was speaking at the Government House yesterday.

NBC/PNG Today

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