James Marape Elected PNG's Prime Minister, After O'Neill Resigns
It was Mr Marape's resignation as Finance Minister seven weeks ago which triggered a series of defections from Mr O'Neill's party and the coalition government.
Thursday 30 May 2019 | 14:45
James Marape has been elected as Papua New Guinea’s prime minister.
MPs elected Mr Marape in a parliamentary vote this morning following the resignation of Peter O’Neill as prime minister yesterday.
Today's vote is the culmination of a month of political ructions in Port Moresby.
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It was Mr Marape's resignation as Finance Minister seven weeks ago which triggered a series of defections from Mr O'Neill's party and the coalition government.
Pressure on Mr O'Neill to resign intensified last week when more key allies deserted him, and he lost his parliamentary majority after seven and a half years in power.
