List of Member of Parliament in Papua New Guinea for 2017 - 2022 term
These are the members election into Papua New Guinea Parliament after the 2017 Elections.
Southern Highlands Province
1. (Undeclared) - SHP Provincial
2. Peter O’Neill - Ialibu-Pangia Open (PNC)
3. Pila Niningi - Imbonggu Open (Independent)
4. Michael Nali - Mendi Open (Independent)
5. Jeffery Komal - Nipa-Kutubu Open
6. Wesley Raminai - Kagua-Erave Open
Simbu:Outstanding (1 Provincial, 5 Open)
1. Michael Bogai Dua - Simbu Provincial (THE)
2. Kerenga Kua - Sinesine-Yongumugl Open (NA/PNG National Party)
3. Wera Mori - Chuave Open (PNC)
4. Geoffery Kama – Karamui-Salt-Nomane (THE)
5. Bari Palma - Kerowagi Open (PNG Party)
5. Nick Kuman - Gumine Open (PNC)
7. William Gogl Onglo - Kundiawa-Gembogl Open (Independent) *EC has declined to accept the writ until a court order against a/the declaration is removed
Manus (1 Provincial, 1 Open)
1. Charlie Benjamin - Manus Provincial (PNC)
2. Job Pomat - Manus Open (PNC)
East New Britain (1 Provincial, 4 Open)
1. Nakikus Konga - ENB Provincial (PPP)
2. Elias Kapavore - Pomio Open (PNC)
3. Emil Tammur- Kokopo Open (PPP)
4. Jelta Wong - Gazelle Open (United Resources Party)
5. Dr. Allan Marat - Rabaul Open (Melanesian Liberal Party)
New Ireland (1 Provincial, 2 Open)
1. Sir Julius Chan - New Ireland Provincial (PPP)
2. Ian Ling Stuckey - Kavieng Open (NA)
3. Walter Schnaubelt - Namatanai Open (NA)
West New Britain (1 Provincial, 2 Open)
1. Sasindran Muthuvel - WNB Provincial (PNC)
2. Joseph Lelang - Kandrian-Gloucester Open (Coalition for Reform Party)
3. Francis Galia Maneke - Talasea Open (Our Development Party)
Milne Bay (1 Provincial, 4 Open)
1. John Luke Crittin - Milne Bay Provincial (PNC)
2. Douglas Tomuriesa - Kiriwina-Goodenough Open (THE/PNC)
3. Isi Henry Leonard - Samarai-Murua Open (PNG Party)
4. Charles Abel - Alotau Open (PNC)
5. Davis Stevens - Esaála Open (PNC)
Southern Highlands Province
1. (Undeclared) - SHP Provincial
2. Peter O’Neill - Ialibu-Pangia Open (PNC)
3. Pila Niningi - Imbonggu Open (Independent)
4. Michael Nali - Mendi Open (Independent)
5. Jeffery Komal - Nipa-Kutubu Open
6. Wesley Raminai - Kagua-Erave Open
Simbu:Outstanding (1 Provincial, 5 Open)
1. Michael Bogai Dua - Simbu Provincial (THE)
2. Kerenga Kua - Sinesine-Yongumugl Open (NA/PNG National Party)
3. Wera Mori - Chuave Open (PNC)
4. Geoffery Kama – Karamui-Salt-Nomane (THE)
5. Bari Palma - Kerowagi Open (PNG Party)
5. Nick Kuman - Gumine Open (PNC)
7. William Gogl Onglo - Kundiawa-Gembogl Open (Independent) *EC has declined to accept the writ until a court order against a/the declaration is removed
Manus (1 Provincial, 1 Open)
1. Charlie Benjamin - Manus Provincial (PNC)
2. Job Pomat - Manus Open (PNC)
East New Britain (1 Provincial, 4 Open)
1. Nakikus Konga - ENB Provincial (PPP)
2. Elias Kapavore - Pomio Open (PNC)
3. Emil Tammur- Kokopo Open (PPP)
4. Jelta Wong - Gazelle Open (United Resources Party)
5. Dr. Allan Marat - Rabaul Open (Melanesian Liberal Party)
New Ireland (1 Provincial, 2 Open)
1. Sir Julius Chan - New Ireland Provincial (PPP)
2. Ian Ling Stuckey - Kavieng Open (NA)
3. Walter Schnaubelt - Namatanai Open (NA)
West New Britain (1 Provincial, 2 Open)
1. Sasindran Muthuvel - WNB Provincial (PNC)
2. Joseph Lelang - Kandrian-Gloucester Open (Coalition for Reform Party)
3. Francis Galia Maneke - Talasea Open (Our Development Party)
Milne Bay (1 Provincial, 4 Open)
1. John Luke Crittin - Milne Bay Provincial (PNC)
2. Douglas Tomuriesa - Kiriwina-Goodenough Open (THE/PNC)
3. Isi Henry Leonard - Samarai-Murua Open (PNG Party)
4. Charles Abel - Alotau Open (PNC)
5. Davis Stevens - Esaála Open (PNC)
Hela (1 Provincial, 3 Open)
1. Philip Undialu - Hela Provincial (THE/PNC)
2. James Marape - Tari-Pori Open (NA/PNC)
3. Petrus Nane Thomas - Koroba-Lake Kopiago Open (Independent)
4. Manneseh Makiba Marape - Komo-Magarima Open (Independent)
Autonomous Region of Bougainville (1 Regional, 3 Open)
1. Joe Lera - Bougainville Regional (URP)
2. Timothy Masiu - South Bougainville Open (NA)
3. William Nakin - North Bougainville Open (NA)
4. Fr. Simon Dumarinu - Central Bougainville Open (Social Democratic Party)
East Sepik (1 Provincial, 6 Open)
1. Allan Bird - ESP Provincial (NA)
2. Richard Maru - Yangoru-Sausia Open (PNC)
3. Joseph Yopyyopy - Wosera-Gawi Open (Melanesian Alliance Party)
4. John Simon - Maprik Open (NA)
5. Kevin Isifu - Wewak Open (PPP)
6. Johnson Wapunai - Ambunti-Drekikir Open (PNC)
7. Salio Waipo - Angoram Open (NA)
Central (1 Provincial, 4 Open)
1. Robert Agarobe - Central Provincial (Independent)
2. Sir Puka Temu - Abau Open (PNC)
3. Lekwa Gure - Rigo Open (Independent)
4. William Samb - Goilala Open (PANGU)
5. Peter Namea Isoaimo - Kairuku-Hiri Open (NA)
Northern (1 Provincial, 2 Open)
1. Gary Juffa - Northern Provincial (People’s Movement for Change)
2. Richard Masere - Ijivitari Open (NA)
3. Henry Amuli - Sohe Open (Independent)
Gulf (1 Provincial, 2 Open)
1. Chris Haiveta - Gulf Provincial (PNG Country Party)
2. Richard Mendani - Kerema Open (PNGCP/URP/NA)
3. Soroi Marepo Eoe - Kikori Open (PNG National Party)
Morobe (1 Provincial, 9 Open)
1. Ginson Saunu - Morobe Provincial (PANGU)
2. Koni Iguan - Markham Open (PANGU)
3. Sam Basil - Bulolo Open (PANGU)
4. Thomas Pelika - Menyamya Open (PANGU)
5. Patrick Basa - Kabwum Open (Christian Democratic Party)
6. Dr. Kobie Bomareo - Tewai-Siasi Open (PANGU)
7. Renbo Paita - Finschaffen Open (PANGU)
8. John Rosso - Lae Open (Independent)
9. Ross Seymour - Huon Gulf Open (NA)
10. Kennedy Wenge - Nawaeb Open (PANGU)
West Sepik (1 Provincial, 4 Open)
1. Tony Wouwou - WSP Provincial (PNG Party)
2. Solan Mirisim - Telefomin Open (PNC)
3. Joe Sungi - Nuku Open (NA)
4. Patrick Pruaitch - Aitape-Lumi Open (NA)
5. Belden Namah - Vanimo-Green River Open (PNG Party)
Western Highlands (1 Provincial, 4 Open)
1. Paias Wingti - WHP Provincial (PDM)
2. William Duma - Hagen Open (United Resources Party)
3. Wesley Nukundj - Dei Open (PP/PNC)
4. Win Bakri Daki - Tambul-Nebilyer Open (Independent)
5. Koi Trappe - Mul-Baiyer-Lumusa Open (PNC)
Enga (1 Provincial, 4 Open)
1. Peter Ipatas - Enga Provincial (PP/PNC)
2. John Pundari - Kompiam-Ambum Open (PNC)
3. Alfred Manase – Kandep Open (PNC)
4. Dr. Lino Tom – Wabag (Independent)
5. Tomait Kapilip - Lagaip-Porgera (URP)
6. Rimbink Pato – Wapenamanda (UP)
Eastern Highlands (1 Provincial, 8 Open)
1. Peter Numu - EHP Provincial (PNGONP)
2. Moriape Vereda Kavori - Lufa Open (THE)
3. Pogio Gahate - Daulo Open (SDP)
4. Henry Tutuwo Ame - Goroka Open (Independent)
5. Robert Atiyafah - Henganofi Open (Independent/PNC)
6. Johnson Tuke - Kainantu Open (Independent/PPP)
7. Benny Allen – Unggai-Bena (PNC)
8. Saki Soloma – Okapa Open (THE)
9. Mehrra Minne Kipefa - Obura-Wonenara Open
Madang (1 Provincial, 6 Open)
1. Peter Yama - Madang Provincial (PLP)
2. Chris Yer Nangoi - Sumkar Open (PANGU)
3. Bryan Krammer - Madang Open (PANGU)
4. Robert Naguri - Bogia Open (NA)
5. Johnny Alonk - Middle Ramu Open (URP)
6. Peter Gemungo Sapia - Rai Coast Open (PNG Party)
7. Jimmy Uguro - Usino-Bundi Open (NA)
Jiwaka (1 Provincial, 3 Open)
1. Dr William Tongamp - Jiwaka Provincial (PP)
3. Fabian Pok - North Waghi Open (URP)
4. Wake Goi - Jimi Open (PNC)
5. Joe Kuli - Anglimp-South Waghi Open (URP)
Western (1 Provincial, 3 Open)
1. Taboi Awi Yoto - Western Provincial (URP)
2. Roy Biyama - Middle Fly Open (PNC)
3. Sekie Agisa - South Fly Open (PLP)
4. James Donald - North Fly Open (PPP)
National Capital District (1 Regional, 3 Open)
1. Powes Parkop - NCD Regional (SDP)
2. Justin Tkatchenko - Moresby South Open (PNC)
3. Sir Mekere Morauta - Moresby North West (Independent)
4. John Kaupa - Moresby North East (PNG National Party)
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1. Philip Undialu - Hela Provincial (THE/PNC)
2. James Marape - Tari-Pori Open (NA/PNC)
3. Petrus Nane Thomas - Koroba-Lake Kopiago Open (Independent)
4. Manneseh Makiba Marape - Komo-Magarima Open (Independent)
Autonomous Region of Bougainville (1 Regional, 3 Open)
1. Joe Lera - Bougainville Regional (URP)
2. Timothy Masiu - South Bougainville Open (NA)
3. William Nakin - North Bougainville Open (NA)
4. Fr. Simon Dumarinu - Central Bougainville Open (Social Democratic Party)
East Sepik (1 Provincial, 6 Open)
1. Allan Bird - ESP Provincial (NA)
2. Richard Maru - Yangoru-Sausia Open (PNC)
3. Joseph Yopyyopy - Wosera-Gawi Open (Melanesian Alliance Party)
4. John Simon - Maprik Open (NA)
5. Kevin Isifu - Wewak Open (PPP)
6. Johnson Wapunai - Ambunti-Drekikir Open (PNC)
7. Salio Waipo - Angoram Open (NA)
Central (1 Provincial, 4 Open)
1. Robert Agarobe - Central Provincial (Independent)
2. Sir Puka Temu - Abau Open (PNC)
3. Lekwa Gure - Rigo Open (Independent)
4. William Samb - Goilala Open (PANGU)
5. Peter Namea Isoaimo - Kairuku-Hiri Open (NA)
Northern (1 Provincial, 2 Open)
1. Gary Juffa - Northern Provincial (People’s Movement for Change)
2. Richard Masere - Ijivitari Open (NA)
3. Henry Amuli - Sohe Open (Independent)
Gulf (1 Provincial, 2 Open)
1. Chris Haiveta - Gulf Provincial (PNG Country Party)
2. Richard Mendani - Kerema Open (PNGCP/URP/NA)
3. Soroi Marepo Eoe - Kikori Open (PNG National Party)
Morobe (1 Provincial, 9 Open)
1. Ginson Saunu - Morobe Provincial (PANGU)
2. Koni Iguan - Markham Open (PANGU)
3. Sam Basil - Bulolo Open (PANGU)
4. Thomas Pelika - Menyamya Open (PANGU)
5. Patrick Basa - Kabwum Open (Christian Democratic Party)
6. Dr. Kobie Bomareo - Tewai-Siasi Open (PANGU)
7. Renbo Paita - Finschaffen Open (PANGU)
8. John Rosso - Lae Open (Independent)
9. Ross Seymour - Huon Gulf Open (NA)
10. Kennedy Wenge - Nawaeb Open (PANGU)
West Sepik (1 Provincial, 4 Open)
1. Tony Wouwou - WSP Provincial (PNG Party)
2. Solan Mirisim - Telefomin Open (PNC)
3. Joe Sungi - Nuku Open (NA)
4. Patrick Pruaitch - Aitape-Lumi Open (NA)
5. Belden Namah - Vanimo-Green River Open (PNG Party)
Western Highlands (1 Provincial, 4 Open)
1. Paias Wingti - WHP Provincial (PDM)
2. William Duma - Hagen Open (United Resources Party)
3. Wesley Nukundj - Dei Open (PP/PNC)
4. Win Bakri Daki - Tambul-Nebilyer Open (Independent)
5. Koi Trappe - Mul-Baiyer-Lumusa Open (PNC)
Enga (1 Provincial, 4 Open)
1. Peter Ipatas - Enga Provincial (PP/PNC)
2. John Pundari - Kompiam-Ambum Open (PNC)
3. Alfred Manase – Kandep Open (PNC)
4. Dr. Lino Tom – Wabag (Independent)
5. Tomait Kapilip - Lagaip-Porgera (URP)
6. Rimbink Pato – Wapenamanda (UP)
Eastern Highlands (1 Provincial, 8 Open)
1. Peter Numu - EHP Provincial (PNGONP)
2. Moriape Vereda Kavori - Lufa Open (THE)
3. Pogio Gahate - Daulo Open (SDP)
4. Henry Tutuwo Ame - Goroka Open (Independent)
5. Robert Atiyafah - Henganofi Open (Independent/PNC)
6. Johnson Tuke - Kainantu Open (Independent/PPP)
7. Benny Allen – Unggai-Bena (PNC)
8. Saki Soloma – Okapa Open (THE)
9. Mehrra Minne Kipefa - Obura-Wonenara Open
Madang (1 Provincial, 6 Open)
1. Peter Yama - Madang Provincial (PLP)
2. Chris Yer Nangoi - Sumkar Open (PANGU)
3. Bryan Krammer - Madang Open (PANGU)
4. Robert Naguri - Bogia Open (NA)
5. Johnny Alonk - Middle Ramu Open (URP)
6. Peter Gemungo Sapia - Rai Coast Open (PNG Party)
7. Jimmy Uguro - Usino-Bundi Open (NA)
Jiwaka (1 Provincial, 3 Open)
1. Dr William Tongamp - Jiwaka Provincial (PP)
3. Fabian Pok - North Waghi Open (URP)
4. Wake Goi - Jimi Open (PNC)
5. Joe Kuli - Anglimp-South Waghi Open (URP)
Western (1 Provincial, 3 Open)
1. Taboi Awi Yoto - Western Provincial (URP)
2. Roy Biyama - Middle Fly Open (PNC)
3. Sekie Agisa - South Fly Open (PLP)
4. James Donald - North Fly Open (PPP)
National Capital District (1 Regional, 3 Open)
1. Powes Parkop - NCD Regional (SDP)
2. Justin Tkatchenko - Moresby South Open (PNC)
3. Sir Mekere Morauta - Moresby North West (Independent)
4. John Kaupa - Moresby North East (PNG National Party)
Compiled by NBC News / PNG Facts