Goilala MP sworn-in as Minister assisting Prime Minister

Member for Goilala and Deputy leader of Pangu Pati, William Samb, has been sworn in as Minister assisting the Prime Minister this afternoon.

Governor General Sir Bob Dadae signed the official documents in the presence of his family, Prime Minister Peter O'Neil and other cabinet members.

Prime Minister, Peter O'Neil, when making the announcement, said Mr Samb is an experience politician and will deliver in his capacity as a Minister.
He said the government will be undergoing minor cabinet reshuffle in the near future to cater for other MPs.

“Pangu Pati has shown their loyalty to Government and we must accommodate them in a right way.

“This is the second portfolio we are giving to the party and many more will follow.”
He added that there will be many vacancies in the cabinet in the future and Pangu has been very loyal to the Government.

Pangu Pati leader Sam Basil thanked the Prime Minister for his confidence in the party and assured him of the party's stand.

“We have been criticized for moving to the Government from the Opposition but we did a right decision.

“We want to prove or critics wrong as the party was given another portfolio under the leadership of Prime Minister Peter O’Neill.”

Author: 
Freddy Mou