Former Prime Minister and leader of the People’s National Congress Party, Peter O’Neill is asking the Supreme Court to look into the legality of the parliament sitting next Tuesday and the invitation issued by the Governor General’s office to form Government.
“In the application to the Supreme Court, an action I did not take lightly, I seek clarification on the appropriateness of the first meeting of Parliament next Tuesday and the legality of
the invitation being extended to the party with the most declared seats being able to nominate a candidate for the position of the Prime Minister, “ Mr O’Neill said.
Another question he is putting forward to the court to interpret is whether it is legal to proceed in the election of the Prime Minister when seats are yet to be declared.
“I have also asked for the court’s interpretation of inconsistencies between the Organic Law of Political Parties and Parliament Standing Orders in addition to requesting the Supreme Court interpret and provide direction on the denial of rights of many to have a voice in Parliament if the writs in their electorate are not returned by this afternoon,” O’Neill said.
Yesterday, Pangu leader and Caretaker Prime Minister, James Marape issued a statement saying that his party and its coalition stands ready to form government.
“I thank God and the people of Papua New Guinea for participating in the 2022 National General Election as Pangu prepares to receive the invitation to form Government,” PM Marape said.
The Electoral Commissioner Simon Sinai is expected to hand the returned Writs today to the Governor General at the close of business.
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