Finschhafen MP Rainbo Paita has announced the formation of a new political party, named "Our Pati," claiming that 16 fellow parliamentarians have joined him. Paita, who previously served as the finance minister under Prime Minister James Marape, stated, "There are 16 of us who will mobilize under the new party and are looking forward to contributing to national debates and confronting issues." Paita and his colleagues recently resigned from the ruling Pangu Pati, joining the Opposition as part of a strategic move to garner support and potentially initiate a motion of no confidence against Marape. "We wanted to do it properly, so we had to resign properly from Pangu," Paita emphasized. During a recent Pangu Pati meeting, the defectors were instructed to formally resign from the party. Paita claimed yesterday that the 16 MPs' shift makes Our Pati the 48th active political party in the country and the second-largest after Pangu. However, the names of the 16 MPs are yet to be disclosed. Paita announced he would release a statement detailing his reasons for leaving the Government and his loss of confidence in Marape’s leadership by Thursday.
"We need a change. I know it is hard, but it is something necessary that we must do as leaders and as a nation," Paita stated. "It is time we open our eyes and see the need for leadership that will drive the country forward." The new political party aims to focus on a "new transition" after 50 years of independence and prepare for the next 50 years. Paita highlighted the necessity of a paradigm shift and a disruptive mindset to bring about meaningful change in the country. He criticized the current government's ability to address major national issues, emphasizing a significant deficiency in governance. Meanwhile, the Pangu Pati celebrated its 57th anniversary last Thursday. Party Leader Marape reiterated the importance of party solidarity and stability for the continuation of Pangu's nation-building agenda, initiated by its founding members. "There is no group of Papua New Guineans in our country right now than us in Pangu Pati who can make a difference for our country," Marape said during the celebration dinner. The political landscape in Papua New Guinea is witnessing significant shifts as Paita and his fellow parliamentarians prepare to challenge the status quo with their newly formed party, Our Pati. Also read Comments are closed.
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