PNG Party, Nesenel Unity Party Ink Landmark Deal Ahead of 2027 Polls

 PNG Party, Nesenel Unity Party Ink Landmark Deal Ahead of 2027 Polls

Two political forces have joined ranks in Papua New Guinea, with the PNG Party and the newly formed Nesenel Unity Party putting pen to paper on a Memorandum of Agreement that both leaders say will reshape the country's political landscape heading into the 2027 National General Election.

The signing took place at the official launch of the Nesenel Unity Party, where PNG Party leader and Minister for Tourism, Arts and Culture, Hon. Belden Namah, hailed the pact as a first for his party and a step toward greater stability in governance.

Namah told those gathered that the agreement carried more weight than a typical understanding between parties.

"For me, this is the first time PNG Party is signing, not an MOU, but a Memorandum of Agreement with a political party. And not just another political party, but a new political party coming onto the horizon," he said.

He called the arrangement "momentous, historical and significant," noting that both camps were anchored by the same founding belief — putting God first.

"PNG Party policy number one is God First Policy. JOY means Jesus first, Others, and Yourself last. If every leader and bureaucrat practised this, this country would be more advanced than any other country in the world," Namah said.

The minister pointed to the irony of a resource-rich nation still wrestling with widespread poverty, adding that the new alliance would push hard on transparency, accountability and sound governance.

"This relationship will provide strong leadership to this country, and together we will create economic growth and sustainability for our people and for future generations," he said.

He said the ultimate aim was a nation that is God-fearing, prosperous and free, in keeping with the vision laid out by PNG's founding leaders.

Nesenel Unity Party leader Hon. Richard Maru extended his gratitude to Namah and the PNG Party for backing his fledgling movement so early in the countdown to 2027.

"We are going to work side-by-side, hand-in-hand, and together we will select our candidates, strategise for the elections, and work together to be part of a new government," Maru said.

He framed the partnership as marking a fresh chapter for the country as it looks ahead to the next half-century.

"And we believe we will set the direction for a new beginning for our country, as we chart the next 50 years under our new vision and new core policies," Maru said, adding, "To Hon. Balden Namah, our deepest gratitude that you have chosen to be the first party to join hands with the Nesenel Unity Party, as we chart the course together."

Maru stressed that his party's ambitions went beyond simply winning seats.

"Our party is committed to work with like-minded party leaders, not just to win the elections and sit in the next parliament, but to be part of a group that will form the next government," he said.

He added that fresh policies were being drawn up to help steer the nation toward its Vision 2050 targets.

Namah closed proceedings by reaffirming his party's role in the alliance.

"PNG Party, we are known as the reformers. We are the changer and fixer of the country, and we pledge to stand together with Nesenel Unity Party to craft a new pathway for our country and our people," he said.