Papua New Guinea Prime Minister James Marape has welcomed yet another motion of vote of no confidence filed by the Opposition in Parliament Wednesday, 29 October 2025.
He said it is part of the democratic process and reflects the Constitutional rights of Members of Parliament to choose their leaders freely and without pressure.
Speaking after Parliament was informed of the new motion’s admission by the Private Business Committee, Prime Minister Marape said he holds no fear or resentment towards the process.
He said he will not resort to Political Camps or “behind-the-scenes lobbying” as often seen in past political struggles.
Prime Minister Marape has welcomed any challenge. He stated it is not the first and may not be the last. But remains focused on governing and serving the country.
The Prime Minister emphasised that he has faced multiple Political and Legal challenges since assuming Office on 30 May 2019, including the 2020 Political Impasse, numerous court cases, and repeated attempts to destabilise his government.
“We faced politics in 2020, 2021, 2023, 2024, and now again in 2025. But through it all, our government has stood firm. We delivered the highest number of MPs returned for any Party in a National General Election since the Somare Government in 1982 National General Election. We have grown our country’s economy by over K50 billion (US$11.84 billion) since 2019. The records speak for themselves — in economic management, infrastructure delivery, and service expansion,” he said.
The Prime Minister reaffirmed his commitment to democratic principles and political maturity, saying that Papua New Guinea must move away from the destructive culture of political camps and secret deals.
“Under my watch, there will never be a Political Camp. We have just celebrated 50 years of Independence. It is time we mature as leaders. Members of Parliament have the full freedom to make their choice without coercion, without fear, and without inducement. Exercise your God-given Freedom of Choice,” he declared.
PM Marape said that history has shown that frequent changes in Government between 1975 and 2002 contributed to the country’s slow growth and instability. He urged all Leaders to rise above narrow politics and place national interest first.
He also made it clear that he will not interfere with the process or engage in political maneuvering, saying he will even travel out of the country next week to give MPs total freedom to make their choice in his absence.
Meantime, he called on ordinary Papua New Guineans to also prepare for their moment of choice, reminding them that the 2027 National General Election is only 14 months away.
“I encourage every Papua New Guinean who has a political opinion — your right to construct a government comes at the polls in 2027. Vote purposely. Vote for a Leader of your choice and for a Party that represents your values,” Prime Minister Marape urged.
He reminded the nation that democracy gives equal opportunity to every citizen and political party to seek a mandate through the ballot, not through destabilising Parliament.
“This Vote of No Confidence motion is just a distraction. Let us remain focused on the real opportunity ahead — the 2027 Elections,” he said.
