Simbu Governor Michael Dua

Governor Dua said the 14-day ultimatum starts on Friday, 22^th of October, 2021.

Dua said the disciplinary charges stem from an investigation sanctioned by the National

Executive Council (NEC) on the suspended provincial administrator in June this year.

The governor said NEC directed the Department of Personal Management to work with the Provincial Administration to carry out the investigation. The investigation is complete and ready to be served to Mr Temai.

In a media conference yesterday afternoon in Port Moresby, the Governor urged his supporters to let security personnel retrieve the container containing ballot boxes, and move them to Lae for the recount.

However, he warned that anyone caught trying to hijack the process will be dealt with accordingly.

“We have experienced numerous times that security personnel always contributed to such illegal activities.

“We cannot allow this to continue.”

Meantime, he remains confident he will retain his seat as Governor for Simbu.

Present at the signing was Kerowagi MP, Bari Palma, Anglimp-South Waghi MP Joe Koim Kuli, Simbu Governor Michael Dua and Jiwaka Governor, Dr William Tongamp.

Also present were representatives of Minister for Education Nick Kuman (Gumine MP) and Minister for Petroleum and Energy, Fabian Pok (North Waghi MP).

The ceremony was held at Dur Wamugl in Kerowagi District of Simbu Province on January 17, 2018, and attracted close to 5,000 people.