Prime Minister James Marape has overcome another vote of no confidence (VONC) in a landslide of 89 votes in his favor on the floor of parliament this morning in Port Moresby city. Alternate Prime Minister Nominee Sir Peter Ipatas received only 16 votes. The VONC motion was moved by Member for Abau Sir Puka Temu and second by member for Wagab Dr. Lino Tom. Before the vote took place, concerns were raised through a number of point of orders by Member for Madang Bryan Krama, Member Hiri-Koiari Keith Iduhu, Deputy Opposition Leader James Nomane on the need for debate but it was not entertained. In his remakes PM Marape after defeating the VONC, thanked the Speaker of National Parliament Job Pomat for allowing the process to take place after the Supreme Court issued its order. Mr. Marape said today’s Parliament showed to the people of Papua New Guinea and everyone in Parliament that the Supreme court is the leader and authority of law in the country. “I want to congratulate you Mr. Speaker for following the order to allow this process to complete. The VONC is not new in our country, the Section 145 process of our constitution is detailed and has been exercised in the past. I want to thank both sides of the house for your participation today and sincerely thank you to the 89 who stood up to vote and as your chief servant I will try my absolute best to continue on leaving no place and no one behind as the ultimate aim of this government and should be for any government going forward into the future,” Mr. Marape said. He also highlighted his government’s commitment to carrying on their work as government to improving development in the country. Prime Minister James Marape will now remain Prime Minister for the next 18 months before the 2027 National General Elections.