PNG’s Opposition Shadow MinistersPNG’s Opposition Shadow Ministers

Opposition leader Belden Namah has announced his appointment of the Shadow Ministers for the Opposition of the National Parliament.

Of the 17 MPs who are in opposition, 14 Open MPs have been delegated portfolios, while Namah’s 3 Provincial MPs – Akmat Mai (West Sepik); Jim Kas (Madang); and Sasindran Muthuvel (West New Britain) – will focus on their governorships.

The Opposition Shadow Ministers are:

1. Belden Namah (PNG Party) – 2nd Term; Vanimo-Green River Open
   • Opposition Leader
   • Defense, Internal Security, Correctional Services
2. Sam Basil (PNG Party) – 2nd Term; Bulolo Open
   • Deputy Opposition Leader
   • National Planning, District Development, Health & HIV/AIDS
3. Dr Allan Marat (MLP) – 3rd Term; Rabaul Open
   • Attorney General, Commerce & Trade, Foreign Affairs & Immigration
4. Joseph Lelang (CRP) – 1st Term; Kandrian-Gloucester Open
   • Treasury & Finance
5. Tobias Kulang (PNGCDP) – 2nd Term; Kundiawa Open
   • Opposition Whip
   • Public Enterprises, Public Service
6. Francis Marus (PNG Party) – 2nd Term; Talasea Open
   • Forestry, Climate Change, Environment & Conservation
7. Lucas Dekena (PNG Party) – 2nd Term; Gumine Open
   • Lands, Physical Planning, Housing & Urban Development, Communication & Information Technology
8. Francis Potape (PNG Party) – 2nd Term; Komo-Magarima Open
   • Petroleum & Energy
9. Daniel Mona (PNG Party) – 1st Term; Goilala Open
   • Education, Research Science & Technology
10. Ross Seymour (PNG Party) – 1st Term; Huon Gulf Open
    • Fisheries & Marine Resources, Mining
11. Malakai Tabar (MLP) – 2nd Term; Gazelle Open
    • Agriculture & Livestock
12. Lauta Atoi (PNG Party) – 1st Term; North-Bougainville Open
    • Bougainville Affairs, Intergovernmental Relations
13. Ludwig Schultz (PANGU) – 2nd Term; Angoram Open
    • Works, Transport, Civil Aviation, Culture & Tourism
14. Jeffrey Kuave (PNGCP) – 1st Term; Lufa Open
    • Community Development, Sports & Pacific Games