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Press Statement

Constitutional Agencies Need to Demonstrate Leadership in Light of Election Violence

There must be a concerted effort by the respective government agencies such as Police, PNGDF and CIS officers under the operational command of the Police, Dept. of Finance, Dept. of Provincial and Local Government Affairs and others to work with the Papua New Guinea Electoral Commission (PNGEC) as it seeks to deliver a safe and fair election, says Transparency International Papua New Guinea (TIPNG). TIPNG is making this call in-light of the growing reports of election-related violence taking place around our country, in particular some parts of the Highlands region.

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Press Statement

Transparency Required as Risk of Constitutional Breach Looms

Transparency International Papua New Guinea (TIPNG) is sounding the alarm on the risk of an inadvertent breach of both the election laws and the Constitutional requirements pertaining to the conduct of the 2022 National General Elections (NGE). Key information from the PNG Electoral Commission (PNGEC) has not been forthcoming inspite of several attempts made by TIPNG. Chairman Peter Aitsi said “Two weeks ago Electoral Commissioner Mr. Sinai published an announcement of the revised election schedule issued by Head of State, Governor General Sir Bob Dadai. On Friday 6th May 2022 PNGEC officials were unable to produce a gazettal notice, giving effect to this announcement.” This is a serious concern he went on to say.

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PAIS Stakeholder Update Issue 2

Dear Readers, It has been a busy first quarter for the project with agencies finalizing their Anti-Corruption Strategies and the first Investigative Journalism Workshop taking

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Press Statement

Parliament Rushing Laws for Self Interest Undermines Elections

Transparency International Papua New Guinea (TIPNG) is reminding all Members of Parliament to ensure that the transition from the 10th Parliament to the 11th Parliament occurs within the rule of law and upholds the Constitution. Actions by current MP’s will be subject to the Leadership Code while in office and the Organic Law on the Independent Commission Against Corruption should they leave office after the Elections. TIPNG has issued this statement following media reports that there will be no arrangement for a caretaker cabinet during the Election period commencing from the Issue of Writs on 28th April and ending with the Return of Writs on 29th July 2022.

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PAIS Stakeholder Update Issue 1

Dear Readers, Welcome to the first bi-monthly update for the Promoting Anti-Corruption and Integrity Strategies (PAIS) Project for 2022. In this edition, we look at

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Press Statement

CONSTITUTIONAL RIGHT OF CITIZENS TO VOTE MUST NOT BE COMPROMISED AS PROVINCES FIRM UP THEIR ELECTION PLANS

With a number of provinces now in the process of firming up their plans for implementation of the upcoming National General Elections across their respective districts and wards, Transparency International PNG (TIPNG) has called on all Provincial Elections Steering Committees (PESCs) to ensure in their planning that the constitutional rights of voters must not be sacrificed in the rush to deliver elections on time.

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