Prime Minister and PANGU Pati Leader, James Marape said this after Sir Bob polled 71 votes to finish ahead of former Papua New Guinea High Commissioner to the United Kingdom, Winnie Kiap, with 33 votes.
The other candidate was former Manus premier and then Governor, Steven Pokawin.
“For continuity and stability, when our Head of State is working well, PANGU and coalition partners gave our support to Sir Bob.