Former judge to lead ICAC

The Independent Commission Against Corruption [ICAC] has formally handed over leadership to its new acting commissioner, retired Judge Don Sawong.

Justice Sawong succeeds outgoing acting Commissioner Thomas Eluh, who served in the role for a year.

The two formally exchanged the leadership today in a small event in Port Moresby.

Reflecting on his tenure as acting commissioner, Mr Elu says the commission has gone through challenges since its establishment.

He congratulated Justice Sawong on his appointment and pledged his full support to moving the commission forward.

Justice Sawong previously served as a judge at the National and Supremer Courts of Papua New Guinea and PNG’s Ambassador to China.

In assuming the role, he acknowledged the leadership of Mr Elu for his service to the commission.

He also assures to strengthen the commission’s work during his tenure.