The Prime Minister, Hon. Peter O’Neill CMG MP, has condemned former Minister Sir Mekere Morauta for peddling rumors as fact in a desperate attempt to undermine the Government of the day, and to downplay the corrupt behaviour he is presiding over at PNG Sustainable Development Fund. “Mekere has no conscience over many deaths that are occurring due to his failures and manipulation of the PNGSDP funds,” PM O’Neill Said. “He is more worried that his ‘sins’ will be exposed by this Government, particularly as this relates to the questionable use of millions of dollars from the PNGSDP. “This is not the private business of Mekere Morauta, but is money that belongs to the people of Western Province. “Mekere lost in the international arbitration tribunal when the court ruled that he has no standing as an investor and his claim of the expropriation of OK Tedi shares is squashed. “Just recently, the Singapore High Court directed PNGSDP to provide to State lawyers with all the management accounts and information on long term funds. “These orders were issued because millions of dollars have been drawn down from the long term fund and there is growing evidence of gross mismanagement. “If this information is not provided the State will file criminal proceedings against all the directors, including Mekere, as has been sanctioned by the court. “Mekere also has to explain to the people of Western Province why he continues to receive millions of dollars each year as the Chairman when his position has become untenable. “When Prime Ministers leave office, they should demonstrate dignity and represent the nation as an elder statesman and make a contribution to national development. “All we are hearing from Mekere Morauta is this constant stream of bitterness and anger that is based on rumors, hearsay and issues that no law-abiding person would discuss because these matters are before the courts.”
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