The Prime Minister and Pangu Pati Leader James Marape has expressed his deepest condolences to the family, friends, and constituents of Porgera-Paiela in Enga following the passing of their Member of Parliament, Hon. Maso Karipe, on the night of November 7, 2023. "On behalf of my family, the Pangu Pati, and the people of Papua New Guinea, I extend my heartfelt condolences to the family, friends, and constituents of Porgera-Paiela on the untimely passing of their dedicated MP, Hon. Maso Karipe." PM Marape stated that the sudden loss of Hon. Karipe has left us all in a state of shock and profound sadness. "The creation of the Porgera-Paiela Electorate last year, with the Hon. Karipe as its inaugural MP, made his passing even sadder, particularly as we stand on the brink of reopening the mine and with numerous development plans for the region." Meanwhile Prime Minister Marape said a committee will be set up to oversee the funeral arrangements for the late Mr. Karipe, honouring his significant contributions to the Porgera-Paiela region and the nation as a whole.