Emil Tammur

Tammur to introduce new culture

With years of experience in the private sector, Tammur said he will instill timeliness and constant reporting to ensure government priorities are implemented.

Tammur said this when speaking during a hand-over, take-over ceremony hosted on Wednesday by the Tourism Authority Promotion (TPA) to welcome Tammur and farewell former Minister, Tobias Kulang.

He said a briefing will be held immediately where a review of policy and operational manuals will be done.

Tammur is new Kokopo MP elect

Tammur was declared at 5:40pm at the Vunapope Diocese Hall.

Tammur won by an absolute majority of 50%+1 (7, 519) votes in the 23rd elimination count polling at 8,325 votes.

Running second to him was former sitting member, Ereman ToBaining Jnr, who polled at 6,711 votes.

His declaration today makes him the first member-elect for the People's Progress Party in the 2017 National Elections.

Celebrations are currently underway in Kokopo as Tammur's supporters take to the street to celebrate his win.