Nuku MP Joe Sungi

Petitions against Sandaun MPs go for directions

The leaders turned up with their lawyers at the Waigani National Court for directions hearing on their cases.

In the petition filed against Pruaitch, petitioner Solwai Emmanuel Mambei is alleging that Pruaitch’s nomination process was not properly done before a gazetted returning or presiding officer.

Mambei is also alleging 13 instances of bribery and anticipates using 30 witnesses for the trial while Pruaitch is expected to use 16 witnesses.

Government must conduct check on foreigners say MP Sungi

“It is a great concern for all leaders from both side of the house,” Pato told Parliament today.

He was responding to Questions without Notice from Nuku MP, Joe Sungi, about foreigners occupying localised jobs and if there is any plans to establish a taskforce team to investigate.

“I am not sure about the taskforce established to look into the matter, and seek advice from the government. It’s a work that must start soon,” Pato said.  

“There is need for collaboration between Labour Department, Foreign Affairs, Trade Ministry, Police and PNGDF to deliver.”