Morobe Governor Kasiga Kelly Naru said he didn’t sign the vote of no-confidence motion because the timing was not right.
In a media conference today in Lae, the Governor said we are months away from the national elections and a vote of no-confidence is unnecessary.
"I did sign for the vote last year but not this year, which was lodged on the 22nd of March," he said.
Naru stated that he didn’t meet with the government or the opposition regarding the vote of no-confidence and therefore didn't sign the papers, which subsequently didn't muster the required numbers.
He dispelled rumours that both parties contacted him for support.
"I want to make it clear that I wasn't approached by both the government and the opposition about the vote of no-confidence. I made the decision not to support because the next election is just around the corner and it would be a waste of time,” the governor said.