Peoples Party

Enga Governor and leader of the People’s Party (PP), Sir Peter Ipatas arrived in Kimbe, West New Britain at the warm welcome by the people of West New Britain at the Sasindran Muthuvel Stadium.

WNB Governor, Sasindran Muthuvel and Talasea MP, Francis Manake received the Engan leader with present for the launch was Jiwaka Governor, Dr William Tongamp and other party members.

During his two-day stay in Kimbe, Governor Ipatas endorsed local businessman, Freddy Kumai for Talasea Open and Tony Puana for Kandrian-Gloucestor during the PP launch for the coming National Election.

Members of the coalition parties are abandoning their parties and joining the ruling party Peoples National Congress to form the next government.

One of such parties is the Enga Governor Sir Peter Ipatas’ People’s Party.

Sir Peter relinquished the party leadership to Jiwaka Governor Dr William Tongamp.

In a statement, Sir Peter indicated his intentions to contest under the PNC banner.

He said as a senior Highlands leader, I have an obligation to maintain the successful leadership in Government of Prime Minister Peter O’Neill.