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Team O'Neill will not back down or they "shall not be moved" because: 1. The Supreme Court decision on 12th December, 2011 was all about or concerned the events of 2nd August, 2011 and; 6th September, 2011. 2. The Supreme Court decision was not a unanimous decision (all 5 Judges agreeing of the illegality of what happened on 2nd August, 2011 and; 6th September, 2011.) It was 3 against 2. So, 2 judges said the events of 2nd August and; 6th September 2011 were lawful. 3. The Supreme Court over-stepped its function in interpreting laws to appointing a Government which is the role of the Parliament based on the doctrine of seperation of powers which is enshrined in our home-grown Constitution. That is, the Supreme Court should have only declared the actions of 2nd August, 2011 and  6th September, 2011 and should have referred the matter back to Parliament to sort it out on the election of the Government. Team O'Neill will seek a review at the Supreme Court before differ

Team O'Neill will not back down or they "shall not be moved" because: 1. The Supreme Court decision on 12th December, 2011 was all about or concerned the events of 2nd August, 2011 and; 6th September, 2011. 2. The Supreme Court decision was not a unanimous decision (all 5 Judges agreeing of the illegality of what happened on 2nd August, 2011 and; 6th September, 2011.) It was 3 against 2. So, 2 judges said the events of 2nd August and; 6th September 2011 were lawful. 3. The Supreme Court over-stepped its function in interpreting laws to appointing a Government which is the role of the Parliament based on the doctrine of seperation of powers which is enshrined in our home-grown Constitution. That is, the Supreme Court should have only declared the actions of 2nd August, 2011 and  6th September, 2011 and should have referred the matter back to Parliament to sort it out on the election of the Government. Team O'Neill will seek a review at the Supreme Court before

Buckingham Palace, the headquarter of the Commonwealth which PNG is a member, has reportedly refused to recognize Jeffery Nape as the acting Governor General or acting Head of State. That's from sources within the Government House, who've opted to remain anonymous from fear of reprisal. They say Buckingham Palace will not entertain any instruments signed by Mr Nape, nor the O'Neil government since it still recognizes Sir Michael Ogio as the Governor General, and Sir Michael Somare as the prime minister of PNG. The sources say Buckingham Palace was informed of the situation here in PNG, and will not entertain instruments to suspend or dismiss Sir Michael Ogio. The sources also say the British High Commission here is not happy with the way the constitution was trampled on, especially by members of parliament who had sworn to uphold and protect it. The governor general is a representative of a queen or a king, in a Commonwealth member state. Meanwhile,

Buckingham Palace, the headquarter of the Commonwealth which PNG is a member, has reportedly refused to recognize Jeffery Nape as the acting Governor General or acting Head of State. That's from sources within the Government House, who've opted to remain anonymous from fear of reprisal. They say Buckingham Palace will not entertain any instruments signed by Mr Nape, nor the O'Neil government since it still recognizes Sir Michael Ogio as the Governor General, and Sir Michael Somare as the prime minister of PNG. The sources say Buckingham Palace was informed of the situation here in PNG, and will not entertain instruments to suspend or dismiss Sir Michael Ogio. The sources also say the British High Commission here is not happy with the way the constitution was trampled on, especially by members of parliament who had sworn to uphold and protect it. The governor general is a representative of a queen or a king, in a Commonwealth member state. Mean

O'Neill/Namah...In control of Government The O'Neill/Namah group has now taken over as the legitimate government of Papua New Guinea.The group this afternoon entered the Morauta House which was occupied by the Grand Chief Sir Michael Somare and his group for the last few days during this political impasse.The move was possible after police personnel who were providing security for the Somare group, reconciled and surrendered their arms and vehicles at police headquarters at Konedobu this morning.The O'Neill group, after the parliament session this morning adjourned for lunch, and after lunch went to Morauta House. Meanwhile, police are providing security at several government institutions, including putting up random road blocks and routine patrols in the city. Suspened GG signed army callout for 3 months,  Military not interested Sir Michael Ogio, suspended by the parliament elected prime minister Peter O'Neil, has signed instruments for a military call out.The call ou

O'Neill/Namah...In control of Government The O'Neill/Namah group has now taken over as the legitimate government of Papua New Guinea.The group this afternoon entered the Morauta House which was occupied by the Grand Chief Sir Michael Somare and his group for the last few days during this political impasse.The move was possible after police personnel who were providing security for the Somare group, reconciled and surrendered their arms and vehicles at police headquarters at Konedobu this morning.The O'Neill group, after the parliament session this morning adjourned for lunch, and after lunch went to Morauta House. Meanwhile, police are providing security at several government institutions, including putting up random road blocks and routine patrols in the city. Suspened GG signed army callout for 3 months,  Military not interested Sir Michael Ogio, suspended by the parliament elected prime minister Peter O'Neil, has signed instruments for a military call out.

Taking over... Team O'Neill is just moving in to Morauta Haus now... Team Somare is outnumbered and is moving out at the same time. There is heavy Police presence. O'Neil team have occupied Morauta house, Somare supporters kicked out. Team O'Neill/Namah adjourned Parliament to 10am Monday, 19 December, 2011 and then convoyed in bus/car loads to Morauta Haus at about 3:40pm. At Morauta Haus, GC Somare was nowhere to be found.  Even his group were not there but only Marape, Embel and Lady Kidu. These three were told to move out and in which they did. Team O'Neill/Namah held a brief NEC Meeting and then moved out.