Maru is the Minister for Trade, Commerce and Industry and a member of the People’s Congress Party (PNC).
PNC is the major coalition party in the O’Neill- Dion government with over 60 sitting MPs.
Below is a Voxpop carried out by Loop PNG.
Fisause Kennedy says the issues surrounding the land acquired by the National Government to develop the Sepik Economic Zone project will affect the MPs chances of securing many votes in Yekembolie, Haripmo, Kainimbu, Maringhie, Hagama villagers in the East Yangoru LLG.