Bougainville VP slams ‘Conscience Vote’ on Independence, says MPs must resign if ratification fails
A senior Bougainville leader has sharply criticised the Papua New Guinea Government’s handling of the region’s independence ratification, warning that Bougainville MPs face a weakened position and must be prepared to resign from their ministerial posts and parties if the vote does not succeed. In a hard‑hitting statement, Autonomous Bougainville Government Vice President Ezekiel Masatt accused the national executive of abandoning its usual discipline on the Bougainville issue
The Vice President of the Autonomous Bougainville Government, Ezekiel Masatt, has strongly criticized the Papua New Guinea government's approach to ratifying Bougainville's independence. Masatt stated that the national executive has abandoned its usual party discipline, allowing members of parliament to vote based on personal conscience rather than a unified government stance. He warned that Bougainvillean MPs in the PNG parliament are in a precarious position and should be prepared to resign from their ministerial roles and political parties if the independence ratification fails. This move by the national government is seen as undermining the process and the commitment to Bougainville's future.
This situation is significant as it highlights potential political instability and a breakdown in the agreed-upon process for Bougainville's self-determination following a referendum.
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