PNG Country Party

Party president Nelson Duwabane said the party was formed before PNG gained its Independence, and had contested in every election since.     

He stated that the party executive committee will meet this week to deliberate on recommendations by its screening committee.

The issue of writs and nomination for 2017 National Elections will be opened on April 20.

Duwabane said the party is looking at contesting 50 seats nationwide, for the 111 seats in Parliament.

Duwabane, in a statement said PNG has adopted the Westminster system of democracy, with its established precedents and procedure.

However, he said its implementation is lacking hence the various laws to give effect such as the OLIPPAC and Parliamentary Standing Orders.

“The O'Neill Government needs to introduce the amendments in the October and November Parliament session if it wants to see a fair and free elections and political and economic stability,” he said.