The 63 MPs who want to end the seven year reign of Peter O’Neill

KEITH JACKSON - PNG Attitude

PORT MORESBY – The self-declared ‘Alternative Government’ of Papua New Guinea has issued the names of 63 members of parliament who it says have joined a “new government in the making”.

The list was announced by Tari Pori MP and former finance minister James Marape at the opposition’s ‘camp’ at Port Moresby’s Laguna Hotel last night.

With 63 MPs constituting a seven seat majority in the 111-seat parliament, the opposition seems to be in a comfortable position if there is a confidence vote, as is expected when parliament resumes tomorrow.

Patrick Pruaitch remains as opposition leader, although it is unclear whether he would take over as prime minister if the confidence vote resulted in the defeat of the O’Neill government.

Meanwhile, although Peter O’Neill declared yesterday afternoon that he had resigned as prime minister in favour of Sir Julius Chan, he has not yet formalised this.

There is also significant doubt whether this transition would be lawful under PNG’s constitution, which states if there is a vacancy in the office of prime minister the deputy (who is still Charles Abel) will take over in an acting capacity.

Here is the full list of opposition MPs who constitute the ranks of the ‘Alternative Government’:

1. Opposition Leader and MP for Aitape Lumi-Patrick Pruaitch
   2. MP South Bougainville- Timothy Masiu
   3. MP Moresby South- Sir Mekere Morauta
   4. Governor East Sepik- Allan Bird
   5. MP Vanimo Green- Belden Namah
   6. MP Rabaul- Dr. Allan Marat
   7. MP Sinesine Yongomul- Kerenga Kua
   8. Governor Oro- Gary Juffa
   9. Governor Eastern Highlands- Peter Numu
   10. MP Namatanai- Walter Schnaubelt
   11. MP Kavieng- Ian Ling- Stuckey
   12. MP Wabag- Dr Lino Tom
   13. MP Madang- Bryan Kramer
   14. MP Kairuku Hiri- Peter Iso Aimo
   15. MP Nuku-Joe Sungi
   16. MP NorthFly- James Donald
   17. MP SouthFly- Segie Agisa
   18. MP Kerema- Richard Mendani
   19. MP Kandrian Gloucster- Joseph Lelang
   20. MP NorthBougainville- William Nakin
   21. MP HuonGulf- Ross Seymour
   22. MP Bogia- Robert Naguri
   23. MP Samarai Murua- Isi Henry Leonard
   24. MP Angoram-Salio Waipo
   25. Governor West Sepik- Tony Wouwou
   26. MP TariPori- James Marape
   27. Governor Enga- Sir Peter Ipatas
   28. Governor Jiwaka- Dr. William Tongap
   29. Governor Southern Highlands- William Powi
   30. Governor Hela- Philip Undialu
   31. MP Abau-Sir Puka Temu
   32. Governor Manus- Charlie Benjamin
   33. Governor West New Britain- Sasindran Muthuvel
   34. Governor Western- Taboi Awi Yoto
   35. Governor Morobe- Ginson Saonu
   36. Governor Central- Robert Agarobe
   37. MP Esa’ala-Davis Steven
   38. MP Telefomin- Solan Mirisim
   39. MP Komo Magarima- Manasseh Makiba
   40. MP Maprik- John Simon
   41. MP Wasara Gawi- Joseph Yopiyopi
   42. MP Usino Bundi- Jimmy Uguro
   43. MP Okapa- Saki Soloma
   44. MP Karamui Nomane- Jeffery Kama
   45. MP Daulo- Pogoi Gate
   46. MP Lae-John Roso
   47. MP Finschhafen- Rainbow Paita
   48. MP Goilala- William Samb
   49. MP Tawai Siassi- Dr. Kobby Bomarea
   50. MP Chuave- Wera Mori
   51. MP Imbongu- Pila Niningi
   52. MP Mt. Hagen- William Duma
   53. MP Gazelle- Jelta Wong
   54. MP Bougainville-Joe Lera
   55. MP Middle Ramu- Jonny Alonk
   56. MP Obura Wonenara- Mehrra Kipefa
   57. MP Kundiawa Gembongl- William Onglo
   58. MP Sohe-Henry Amuli
   59. MP Anglimp South Wahgi- Joe Kuli
   60. Governor Simbu- Michael Dua
   61. MP Lagaip Pogera- Tomait Kapili
   62. MP Ijivitari- Richard Masere
   63. MP Kombiam Ambum- John Pundari

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