Opposition Leader Douglas Tomuriesa announces 14 men shadow cabinet

Tuesday, 5 March 2024, 4:37 pm

Seated L-R; Peter O'Neil, Ialibu-Pangia MP, Keith Iduhu, Hiri-Koiari, Chuave MP, James Nomane, Kerenga Kua, Sinesine-Yongomugl MP, Opposition Leader Douglas Tomuriesa, ESP Governor Allan Bird, North Fly MP James Donald (Supplied: Opposition Leaders office)

The Opposition has finally announced it's new look shadow cabinet, which consists of some senior members of the current Parliament.

Opposition Leader Douglas Tomuriesa when announcing his 14 men cabinet, said that the alternate government is now being named to keep the government to account, and also provide their alternate policies.

Mr. Tomuriesa said that he as the Opposition Leader will also be responsible for State Enterprises, Forestry, Community Development, Religion and Youth, Information and Communication Technology, as well as Tourism, Arts and Culture.

He says that Chuave MP James Nomane as the Deputy Opposition Leader, is also responsible for Treasury, Finance and Implementation, while Sir Puka Temu will look after Lands, Physical Planning and Urbanization, Bougainville Affairs and Public Service.

Alotau MP, Ricky Morris will be responsible for Provincial and Local Level Government Affairs, Fisheries and Marine Resources, while Vanimo Green MP Belden Namah, will be responsible for Defence and Foreign Affairs.

North Fly MP James Donald will look after Mining, Environment, Conservation and Climate Change, while Sinesine Yongomugl MP Kerenga Kua, will look after Petroleum and Energy, and International Trade and Investment.

Internal Security and Health was given to Ambunti Drekikier MP, Johnson Wapunai, while Ijivitari MP, David Arore was given Higher Education, Research, Science and Technology, Sports and Education.

Hiri Koiari MP Keith Idihu is responsible for Justice and is the Attorney General, and he is also responsible for Commerce and Industry and National Planning, while  Middle Fly MP Maso Hewabi, is responsible for Works and Highways and the Coffee Ministry.

Kainantu MP William Hagahuno was given the Agriculture Ministry, bulolo MP Sam Basil Jnr will oversee Civil Aviation and Transport, while Ialibu Pangia MP, Peter O'Neill will be responsible for Housing, Labour and Employment and Oil Palm.

East Sepik Provincial MP Allan Bird still remains as the Alternate Government's nominee for Prime Minister.