Prime Minister Peter O'Neill has stepped down as Prime Minister of Papua New Guinea.
O'Neill made the announcment today and handed over the leadership to Sir Julius Chan.
O'Neill, when making the announcement today at the Crown Hotel said the recent movement of MPs calls for a change in government.
He said that despite this, the People's National Congress still remains the largest party in the government.
More to come on Loop PNG and TVWan News tonight.