Friday afternoon (29/07/22) at the VIP Terminal at the Jacksons Airport here in the nation’s capital, Interim Prime Minister, James Marape, joined by Hela Governor elect, Phillip Undialu and Kavieng Open member-elect, Ian ling Stuckey to welcome back Bougainville Provincial member, Peter Tsiamalili Jnr to the floor of parliament and also newly elected governor for East New Britain, Michael Marum.
Both members of parliament were welcomed into the loving arms of an exited Marape, who expressed great satisfaction. “On behalf of our team here I would like to convey our sincerest congratulations to both members of parliament,” Marape said.
He further added that a new generation of leaders are now emerging to be part of the fold, to ensure we carry on the story on fighting for the people’s rights. Marape highlighted the significance of the return of Bougainville Provincial member elect, Peter Tsiamalili Jnr to the floor of parliament. Mr. Marape stated that they have major tasks to address the Bougainville issues, reiterating that stability and continuity or consistency of focus.
“I just want to congratulate him [Tsiamalili Jnr] his family and his wife is here, his supporters and the people of Bougainville, including President Ishmael Toroama and the Bougainvillian govt. for their confidence in the regional member re-elected,” He said.
Marape also added that he has been an integral part of their work in the last 2 years since he was first elected into the floor and for him to come back, he just wanted to take the opportunity to appreciate the work that Tsiamalili has done.
Apart from that, he has urged that his Party is ready to make Papua New Guinea progress further in terms of strategic and economic growth.
“We just want to get on and continue what we do,” Marape said.
Reinforcing his statement, he added that it was Pangu that gained independence for the country, in this generation of Pangu, they want to take a step further.
“We promised better education, better infrastructure, better health and a better economy, leaving no one behind. Everyone must grow together,” he said.