29 minutes agoPapua Guinea Prime Minister Surrenders
Periskopi(7 years ago)
(7 years ago)Papua Guinea Prime Minister Peter O'Neill has resigned from his post after many government members crossed the opposition side. O'Neill, who has been leading the government over the past seven years, has faced calls for resignation because of several issues. However, after passing many government members on [...]
However, following the passage of many government members to the opposition, he acknowledged that he no longer enjoys the support needed to continue as government leader. O'Neill said he would hand over the mandate to former Prime Minister Sir Julius Chan.
It's important that we have stability. We have heard the calls and agreed to a change of government”, O'Neill said before reporters in the country's capital, Port Moresby.
On the other hand, Sir Julius Chan said he wants a soft transition of power to ensure stability in the South Pacific country, which has some 7.3 million inhabitants.
I want to thank Prime Minister O'Neill for all he has done to bring this place where he is today”, Chan said.
O'Neill has faced pressure on several issues, including the signing of a million-dollar gas project, writes “BBC”
