Yangoru Saussia Open

Uni Student to contest Yangoru-Saussia seat

Israel Salimbari (Box 19) has withdrawn from his third year studies at the PNG University of Technology to contest for the Yangoru-Saussia Open seat, held by Minister for Trade, Commerce and Industry Richard Maru.  

Speaking to Loop PNG, a confident Salimbari said he has the support from mothers and youths in the district and is a top five candidate.

He is one of many university students who have lifted their hands to try politics after going on strike last year regarding the country’s economy and calls for a change of leadership in the National Government.      

Yangoru Saussia people’s say on Maru

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.