James Marape elected as PNG's 8th Prime Minister

By Genesis Ketan and Tom Kilavi

30/05/2019

Tari Pori MP, James Marape [Photo:RNZ]

Tari Pori MP, James Marape is the 8th Papua New Guinea Prime Minister with 101 votes while Sir Mekere Morauta managed to secure only 8 votes.

Our sister station Legend FM PNG reports that there were three nominees for the PM's seat.

Marape was nominated by Sir Peter Ipatas former Prime Minister Peter O'Neill was nominated by Patrick Pruaitch while Sir Mekere Morauta was nominated by Dr Allan Marat.

However, O'Neill withdrew his nomination so it came down to Marape and Morauta.

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