Henao Iduhu

Advocate opposes downgrading of COI into land deal

The land in question refers to portions 154, 406, 421, 422, 423 and 424 of Manu (NE) Fourmil of Aroa for the establishment of a proposed PNG Defence Force Naval Base.

“I agree entirely with the call by the landowner leaders from Manumanu/Gabadi villages for a Commission of Inquiry and not an Administrative Inquiry,” states Motu-Koita land advocate and former secretary for the Department of Information and Communication, Henao Iduhu.

Land advocate questions Defence Minister’s statement

This was the statement from Motu-Koita land advocate and former secretary for the Department of Information and Communication, Henao Iduhu.

“All customary landowners in Manumanu-Pinu, Central Province, were never alerted nor consulted and thereby the land was acquired in breach of the Land Act 1996,” argues Iduhu.

Iduhu asked why the Member for Kairuku-Hiri, Peter Isoaimo, did not act in the interest of his constituents earlier to put a stop to this illegal land grab.

Former top public servant cries foul over Polye’s squatter proposal

Former Secretary for the Department of Information and Communication, Henao Iduhu, said this in response to Opposition Leader, Don Polye’s  assurance to facilitate and push for the relocation of the settlers.

“This proposal if ever approved and actioned by the National Government will not only be a deliberate “act of disrespect” (and) but total ignorance of the fundamental lands rights of the people of Central Province,” he said.