By HELEN TARAWA - The National
PUTTING together a new Cabinet was a bit of a struggle, says Prime Minister James Marape.
He said he could not satisfy “everyone”.
A notable omission from the line-up was coalition partner United Resource Party led by Hagen MP William Duma
He said some MPs short-listed for Cabinet were not considered because their party had requested four or five ministries which was not possible.
“We gave them an opportunity with one or two spots available but they wanted more than that,” Marape said.
“We will respect them wherever they are.
He has also told Opposition Leader Patrick Pruaitch that the Government will support to the Opposition.
“We want a functional Opposition (which) is good for a robust democracy and we expect them to fulfil that role.”
He said the Government would strongly recommend opposition MPs to parliamentary committees, especially the Public Accounts Committee and Public Works Committee.
Marape also said the UBS loan issue would be brought up for discussion in Parliament.
“Some key fundament institutions of the State would be looked at.
“For instance, the Attorney-General will set up the Independent Commission Against Corruption to ensure that good governance practices are maintained in our country,” Marape said.
“My name is mentioned in the report.
“Every one of us will make public announcements as to what will take place.
“I am subject to law like everyone else. I’m not higher than the law.”
The 14 ministers in the O’Neill Cabinet not in the Marape Cabinet are: Peter O’Neill (SHP), Kevin Iisfu (East Sepik), Fabian Pok (Jiwaka), John Pundari (Enga), Benny Allen (EHP), Merrah Kipefa (EHP), Rimbink Pato (Enga), Patrick Basa (Morobe), Jelta Wong (ENB), Roy Biyama (Western), John Kaupa (NCD)Simon Dumarinu (ARB), William Duma (WHP) and Douglas Tomuriesa (Milne Bay).
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