People’s Party

Peoples Party Accepts Lafanama

Last Friday, 19th November during a brief press conference held, the People’s Party announced that former Eastern Highlands Governor, Peti Lafanama had joined the Party.

He joins former colleague, Enga Governor Sir Peter Ipatas. In September this year, the Peoples Party held a convention in Jiwaka to begin their preparations for the National general elections, doing awareness and recruiting candidates.

Dr Tongamp is new leader of People’s Party

Sir Peter passed on the leadership after moving to Prime Minister Peter O’Neill’s party People’s National Congress.

“I move to PNC leaving the People’s Party in safe and capable hands under the leadership of Jiwaka Governor, Dr William Tongamp.

“As the Leader of the People’s Party, he will provide the direction that is needed for people of the Highlands in the next Parliament,” Sir Peter said.