The Deputy Prime Minister and Lae MP, John Rosso demanded a public apology from the country’s leading Daily Newspaper, Post Courier over a report on its front page titled, ‘ MPs eyed ULP Leadership.’
The report stated that ULP’s General Secretary, John Avira confirmed to Post Courier yesterday that he received ULP leadership interests from Politicians including Pangu’s senior members, Deputy Prime Minister, John Rosso and National Planning Minister, Rainbo Paita.
In a media conference today (Tuesday, 7th June) in Lae, Rosso said Avira failed to clarify the report with him.
Rosso also confirmed that he hadn’t spoken to any Journalist from the mainstream media including Post Courier concerning the report published today, expressing his interest to lead the United Labour Party.
He said he and other Pangu members including Finschhafen MP, Reinbo Paita and Morobe Governor, Ginson Saonu haven’t approached Avira claiming their stance to lead ULP.
Rosso, a senior member of Pangu Party said Pangu respects ULP, which was formed by the late DPM and Bulolo MP, Sam Basil. He said Pangu also respects ULP’s stance with the decision of Rigo MP, Lekwa Gure to lead ULP.
He demanded that Post Courier publicly apologize to himself Reinbo Paita, Pangu and ULP.
He said if Post Courier fails to apologize he will take legal action against the Reporter, Editor and the Newspaper company.
Rosso also called on the Journalists and Reporters of the mainstream media and social media to be mindful of Journalism ethics and report without fear or favor.
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