John Dege

Mokono was responding to a comment on Loop PNG story by one Donald Asibo who claims that Dege’s resignation was planned and Mokono had a part to play in that plan.

However, a frustrated Mokono told Loop PNG that Asibo’s claims were full of ‘rubbish’ and lack evidence.

“For him to publicly state that I have a personal link with J. Dege is utter trash and I don't eat out of the same plate with him.

“Wild allegations such as his will tarnish our reputation forever,” Mokono said.

Interim Chairman of the board of the NHC Henry Mokono told Loop PNG that the board has accepted Dege’s resignation.

“My board met in August in Lae and accepted his resignation as the acting MD of the NHC.

“His resignation will lapse on the 20th October, and thereafter, will relinquish his position,” Mokono said.