Support the new Govt - Namah
Papua New Guinea’s deputy Prime Minister, Belden Namah has urged Papua New Guineans to support the new Government, as it instigates investigations into the disappearance of millions of kina in public funds.
Namah, also called for cooperation from public servants, the private sector and civil societies, as the Government tries to instill some corrective measures. The disappearance of public funds will be among the top agendas for discussion when new O'Neill-Namah cabinet meets for its first session today.
Prime Minister, Peter O'Neill, says a team of special investigators, vested with prosecution powers will be engaged, to investigate the controversial 125-million Kokopo deal, among other corrupt dealings by the previous regime. Instead of a commission of inquiry, which normally takes up a lot of time in the past,
Prime Minister, Peter O'Neill, says a team of special investigators, vested with prosecution powers will be engaged, to investigate the controversial 125-million Kokopo deal, among other corrupt dealings by the previous regime. Instead of a commission of inquiry, which normally takes up a lot of time in the past,
O’Neill said his government wants to speed up the process as people of Papua New Guinea are demanding answers. PM O'Neill said they will engage a special investigator with powers to prosecute, in consultation with the Attorney-General's Office.
He clarified that it’s not a witch hunt but government wants accountability instilled in its delivery of services. Meanwhile, the O’Neill-Namah led government has urged the opposition to accept defeat and allow it to perform its duty to deliver the much needed services to the people of the country.
He clarified that it’s not a witch hunt but government wants accountability instilled in its delivery of services. Meanwhile, the O’Neill-Namah led government has urged the opposition to accept defeat and allow it to perform its duty to deliver the much needed services to the people of the country.
And the deputy PM accused the Opposition of using disruptive tactics to prevent the new government from governing the country, urging it to allow for the smooth transition of powers and responsibilities. Namah's comments, follows a second court attempt by the Opposition last week, in which it tried unsuccessfully to prevent the newly elected prime minister from performing his duties and responsibilities.
-NBC News
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