PNC Alotau camp

Kaupa: Alotau camp move to benefit the electorate

He said his decision to join the camp was not his own but he had discussed it with his people.

Kaupa added that Moresby North-east has been neglected for the past 5 years because of leaders not working together.

He said he will be working very closely with NCD Governor Powes Parkop and Moresby South MP Justin Tkatchenko to bring tangible service to the electorate.

Kaupa added that the reason for leaving PNG National Party was to work along with Governor Parkop and to develop the electorate.

Kaupa took over the mandate from Labi Amaiu who was a PNC MP.

Alotau Accord 2 to be signed tonight

In a media briefing today, O'Neill said the Alotau Accord 2 once signed will be used as a guide for the government in the next five years.

"We look forward in implementing these programs listed in the accord as we have done in the first five years from 2012."

He said the accord will focus on strengthening the agendas of education, health and infrastructure as priority areas for the government.

"The new things prominent in the accord is to try and boost our economy and rebuilding agriculture as a priority to create jobs and opportunity for our people.

Alotau camp now at 55

During a photo shoot of the MPs this morning, Loop PNG did a head count of all the MPs and confirmed the figures.

The confirmed head count is 55, however, the total number in attendance at the camp stands at 56.

 The additional member is Nick Kuman, MP elect for Gumine whose declaration however is yet to be clarified.

Meantime, Peter O'Neill is confident that his camp will have 70 MPs by tonight, enabling them to form the next government.

O’Neill confident of numbers

O’Neill arrived late today into Alotau along with other three MPs.

This brings the total number of MPs in the Alotau camp to 54.

Those who arrived include John Pundari, MP for Kompiam Ambum, William Duma, Hagen MP and Lagaip Porgera MP elect Tomait Kapili.

Accompanying them was also Nick Kuman whose Gumini Open seat declaration is yet to be confirmed.

O'Neill in a short media briefing said his team is confident in forming the next government.

The final list of MPs in the Alotau camp as of 6pm today

1.Peter O'Neill - Ialibu-Pangia

2. James Marape, Tari-Pori

3. Sasindran Muthuvel, WNB Regional

4. Charles Abel, Alotau

5. Douglas Toumuriesa, Kiriwina-Goodenough

6. Davies Steve, Ese'ala

7. John Luke Critin, Milne Bay Regional

8. Richard Maru, Yonguru-Sausia

9. Charlie Benjamin, Manus Regional

10. Job Pomat, Manus

11. Elias Kapavore, Pomio

12. Roy Biyama, Middle Fly

13. Puka Temu, Abau

14. Wera Mori- Chuave

 

15. Emil Tammur (PPP), Kokopo

16. Nakikus Konga (PPP), ENB Regional

​List of current MPs in Alotau camp

The current MPs in Alotau camp.

 

1. James Marape, Tari-Pori

2. Sasindran Muthuvel, WNB Regional

3. Charles Abel, Alotau

4. Philip Undialu, Hela Regional

5. Douglas Toumuriesa, Kiriwina-Goodenough

6. Davies Steve, Ese'ala

7. John Luke Critin, Milne Bay Regional

8. Richard Maru, Yonguru-Sausia

9. Charlie Benjamin, Manus Regional

10. Job Pomat, Manus

11. Elias Kapavore, Pomio

12. Roy Biyama, Middle Fly

13. Puka Temu, Abau

14. Wera Mori- Chuave

15. Emil Tammur (PPP), Kokopo

Wingti, Pato, Parkop and Kaupa arrive in Alotau

Accompanying him this afternoon from Port Moresby are Wapenamanda MP Rimbink Pato, NCD Governor Powes Parkop and newly elected MP for Moresby North-east John Kaupa.

The arrival of these four members now bring the total to 50 MPs currently in the Alotau camp.

Meantime, the incumbent Prime Minister and Ilaibu Pangia member re-elect, Peter O’Neill will be arriving with other MPs this evening as well.

 

Loop PNG will be bringing you all the updates straight from Alotau.

​List of current MPs in Alotau camp

   

The current MPs in Alotau camp.

 

1. James Marape, Tari-Pori

2. Sasindran Muthuvel, WNB Regional

3. Charles Abel, Alotau

4. Philip Undialu, Hela Regional

5. Douglas Toumuriesa, Kiriwina-Goodenough

6. Davies Steve, Ese'ala

7. John Luke Critin, Milne Bay Regional

8. Richard Maru, Yonguru-Sausia

9. Charlie Benjamin, Manus Regional

10. Job Pomat, Manus

11. Elias Kapavore, Pomio

12. Roy Biyama, Middle Fly

13. Puka Temu, Abau

14. Wera Mori- Chuave

Three more join Alotau camp

The three include:

1.Bari Palma - Kerowagi

2. Robert Atiyafa - Henganofi

3. Benny Allan - Ungai Bena.

This  now brings the number of MPs in camp to 45.

The host of the PNC camp, Charles Abel also announced that Prime Minister Peter O'Neill is expected to fly in today with a couple of key coalition partner party leaders.

He said they are confident the numbers are with them to form Government.

Meanwhile Enga Governor Peter Ipatas has also thrown his support on PM O'Neill to form the next government.

​List of current MPs in Alotau camp

People’s National Congress

1. James Marape, Tari-Pori

2. Sasindran Muthuvel, WNB Regional

3. Charles Abel, Alotau

4. Philip Undialu, Hela Regional

5. Douglas Tomuriesa, Kiriwina-Goodenough

6. Davies Steven, Esa'ala

7. John Luke Critin, Milne Bay Regional

8. Richard Maru, Yangoru-Saussia

9. Charlie Benjamin, Manus Regional

10. Job Pomat, Manus Open

11. Elias Kapavore, Pomio

12. Roy Biyama, Middle Fly

13. Puka Temu, Abau

14. Wera Mori, Chuave