Prime Minister Hon. Peter O’Neill said yesterday that Sir Mekere Morauta is to blame for the breakdown in the talks between himself and the Eminent Persons Group (EPG).
Prime Minister Hon. Peter O’Neill was responding to a media statement by Sir Mekere who accused him of hiding the full story of the PNG Sustainable Development Program and Eminent Persons Group. "Every agreement we reached, he continuously insisted on changing the terms, including those proposed by the EPG,” Prime Minister O’Neill said. "It is clear Sir Mekere represents foreign interests and he is not negotiating for the people of Western province. "Governor Ati Wabiro, MPs from the Western province, and the national Government are mandated by the people. Sir Mekere is mandated by BHP. "He (Sir Mekere) is trying to sell assets that do not belong to him. That can be viewed as potential fraud, and we will deal with it as such. "I have had enough of his pride and ego and will not negotiate with him any further. "His continuous insistence on change to the agreement shows he was never really keen on the outcome the people of Western province had wanted, and expected, on this issue. "But we will see him in court. Sir Mekere initiated the court proceedings in Singapore and we will defend our people’s interest,” Prime Minister Hon. Peter O’Neill said. Comments are closed.
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