PNG's 'chief servant' James Marape defeats no-confidence vote

PNG's 'chief servant' James Marape defeats no-confidence vote

The Prime Minister defeated the vote of no confidence by 89 to 16 on Tuesday, and said he "will try my absolute best to continue on leaving no place and no one behind".

PNG’s ‘chief servant’ James Marape defeats no-confidence vote

By Koroi Hawkins, RNZ Pacific editor Papua New Guinea Prime Minister James Marape has survived a motion of no confidence against him in Parliament. During the proceedings, livestreamed on EMTV, Speaker Job Pomat announced the results of the vote as 16 votes in favour and 89 against. In moving the motion, the member for Abau, Sir Puka Temu, nominated Sir Peter Ipatas as an alternative prime minister to Marape, and said the motion was moved on pri…

Sir Peter Ipatas accepts defeat, thanks opposition

Grand Chief Sir Peter Ipatas has accepted the result of today’s Vote of No Confidence against Prime Minister James Marape, who retained leadership with 89 votes to the opposition’s 16. The post Sir Peter Ipatas accepts defeat, thanks opposition appeared first on Post Courier.

PNG Prime Minister Marape Says Government's Reform Agenda Will Proceed After VoNC Defeat

Papua New Guinea Prime Minister James Marape has reaffirmed that his government will continue with its economic and social transformation agenda, following the defeat of the recent Vote of No Confidence (VoNC) motion on the floor of Parliament.Speaking at a press briefing on Tuesday, 15 April 2025, shortly after Parliament adjourned, Marape said that despite the political distraction, the Pangu-led Marape-Rosso Government remains focused on deli…

PNG PM Marape triumphant over no-confidence vote

Prime Minister James Marape has survived a no-confidence vote in Papua New Guinea's parliament, with three quarters of MPs backing his leadership.