THE body of the Deputy Prime Minister, Sam Basil arrived at the Nadzap Airport today around 12pm.
On the Chopper with him was Lae MP John Rosso, Markham MP Koni Iguan and two of Basil’s sons.
A convoy of over 200 vehicles lead the hearse into Lae city.
The hearse made three stops, starting at Tanam, 14mile and DCA Beach in Lae before heading to the Tutumang House.
At the Tutumang House, his body was officially handed over to the Morobe Provincial Government by the Deputy Speaker and Member for Markham, Koni Iguan.
The Morobe Governor passed on his condolence to the DPM’s family, the people of Bulolo and Morobe and appealed to the people of Bulolo and Morobe to be understanding during this shocking time.
“To the people of Bulolo, Sam Basil is gone, but Bulolo is still here, people of Morobe, Sam Basil is gone but Morobe is still here, we must carry on,” Saonu said.
The eight MPs had a common message in speeches, to carry on the Bulolo MP’s legacy of maintaining unity among Morobe leaders.
The Member for Yangoru-Saussia, Richard Maru was also present at today’s event and was given the opportunity to share his condolence message.
The casket will now overnight at the stadium.
A state funeral will be held tomorrow (Thursday 19th) morning.
According to the program, the casket will be airlifted on a chopper to Bulolo, Wau, Watut, Garaina and to Mumeng where it will overnight on Thursday.
On Friday, it will leave Mumeng for Buang, where the late DPM is from.
His burial ceremony will take place on Saturday the 21st of May 2022.
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