PNG Opposition's No-Confidence Motion Against Marape Ruled Unconstitutional
Papua New Guinea’s Private Business Committee has ruled out the latest attempt to unseat Prime Minister James Marape, saying the motion of no confidence lodged by the Opposition is unconstitutional.
Abau MP Sir Puka Temu initiated the motion, seconded by Chuave MP James Nomane, with former Prime Minister Peter O’Neill named as their preferred alternate.
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| PNG Opposition's No-Confidence Motion Against Marape Ruled Unconstitutional |
Speaker Job Pomat, in a letter addressed to Sir Puka, advised that the Committee had met and found the motion inadmissible under the current laws governing parliamentary proceedings.
He referenced Section 145(5) of the Constitution, which bars any new motion of no confidence within 18 months of the last failed one. The most recent attempt was defeated on April 15, 2025.
According to the Speaker, the Constitutional Amendment No. 48 (Motions of No Confidence) Law 2025 now enforces this timeframe, meaning no new motion can be presented before October 15, 2026.
The Speaker confirmed that the notice of motion was returned to its mover as it could not be listed on the notice paper of Parliament.
“The Private Business Committee has rejected the latest motion of no confidence in Prime Minister James Marape, saying it cannot be accepted under the country’s Constitution.”
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