Djoko Tjandra

OC’s report on Tjandra applauded

It has been alleged that Tjandra, an Indonesian businessman, is a fugitive from his country and its justice system.

"Ombudsman Commission's report on Tjandra is important and TIPNG has highlighted the apparent abuse of power by government officials in awarding citizenship to this allegedly unqualified applicant since it became public knowledge in 2009," said Chairman of TIPNG Lawrence Stephens.

Tjandra not a PNG citizen, says Juffa

“Before citizenship can be granted, the citizenship committee must sit and make a recommendation,” Juffa said during the Opposition’s conference that was held after the Parliament sitting today.

“I do not think that happened, that the citizenship committee sat and made that decision.”

The conference was held mainly in response to Deputy Opposition Leader Sam Basil’s question to Foreign Affairs and Immigration Minister Rimbink Pato.