In a surprising turn of events, Papua New Guinea Opposition Leader Joseph Lelang has announced his resignation, citing the need to "preserve the integrity of the office." Additionally, Lelang has decided to step down as a member of the People's National Congress Party (PNC) due to what he describes as "negative criticisms."
The decision comes on the heels of the Jan 10 civil unrest in Port Moresby, during which Lelang claims he was excluded from crucial discussions and press conferences involving political leaders who resigned and joined the Opposition. According to Kandrian Gloucester MP Lelang, the issue of a vote of no-confidence is of national interest, and his exclusion from key discussions has raised concerns about the transparency of the political process. "This is a time when party leaders talk to each other and strategize on the best way forward, including the identification of a suitable candidate as the nominee for the post of Prime Minister," Lelang stated. "In recent weeks, I have been excluded from discussions and press conferences because I am not a party leader, and also probably, I was not considered a key leader to sit in discussions." Lelang expressed frustration at being "exposed" to public backlash through social media, questioning his absence from press conferences and his failure to receive political leaders crossing the floor. He emphasized that these negative criticisms have affected his personal integrity as the Leader of the Opposition and the credibility of the office he holds. "I have resigned from the PNC because the party has put me in a situation where I have been exposed to negative criticisms not of my doing," Lelang declared. In a surprising development, it has been confirmed that Joseph Lelang has joined the ruling Pangu-led government, adding a new dimension to the political landscape. Despite the challenges faced during his tenure as the Papua New Guinea Opposition Leader since August 2022, Lelang acknowledged it as a great honor to serve and highlighted his commitment to holding the government accountable for its actions. His decision to join the government introduces uncertainties about the future leadership and dynamics within both the Opposition and the Pangu-led administration. ​Watch video Comments are closed.
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