As Parliament resumption looms near, the Opposition side has not wasted time to strategize for a chance to form the next government.
The Alternative Government side has now moved its camp to Loloata, which had previously been the campsite for the Marape-Rosso government side when Parliament had previously sat.
Recently both sides have been switching Members of Parliament, garnering the numbers to solidify their hold to form or retain government.
Prime Minister James Marape is confident, secure at this time with his huge number of coalition partners to his Pangu Pati.
He just wants the Alternative Government to ‘stop playing marbles’ and fill out the required paperwork needed to push through a VONC before Parliament.
He remains unfazed, despite the onslaught of criticism levelled against himself as Prime Minister and his government’s 2024 budget, and performance.
The Opposition today, August 31st, issued several pictures showing their side converging at Loloata, the most recent, of former Prime Minister and Ialibu-Pangia MP Peter O’Neil just arriving at small, picturesque island, located off the southern coast of Papua New Guinea, about 15 kilometres from Port Moresby.
Known for its clear waters, coral reefs, and serene environment, Loloata offers a secluded retreat, making it an ideal location for privacy and security.
This seclusion is why the island often hosts political camps, especially during crucial periods like votes of no confidence or elections.
The isolation allows politicians to strategize and negotiate away from the public eye and media scrutiny, while still being conveniently close to the capital.
Other pictures show, Gulf Governor Sir Chris Haiveta, sharing a moment with the Alternative Prime Minister nominee Rainbo Paita, and a picture of Paita with Opposition Leader, Douglas Tomureisa during the camp in the evening of yesterday, Friday August 30th.
Haiveta recently switched sides after criticising the Marape government in relation to a K20 million Business Development Grant for Gulf Province being appropriated elsewhere, among other concerns. He left the Pangu Pati.
Noticeably absent in the pictures is Pomio MP Elias Kapavore, who is the latest MP to have switched sides – from Government to Opposition for the last three months, to now being back again to Government.