Economic independence policy attracts Makiba to Pangu Pati

The National National

KOMO-Margarima MP Manasseh Makiba says he joined the Pangu Party because its policy about leading the country to economic independence appealed to him.
Makiba said Pangu had a great historical significance as it led the country to political independence.
“For me it’s going back to my political roots and haus man as my late father Marabe Makiba started his political career as parliamentary member of Pangu Party back in 1982 to 1987 and after then-founding member of People’s Democratic Movement (PDM) Party with Paias Wingti from 1987 election,” he said.
“Pangu Party named and its policies resonate well in all parts of PNG and promotes national unity and patriotism.
“Pangu Party is an important institution and we must support it to grow bigger and stronger and not shrink and tear it down.
“Political parties must outlive politicians and not politicians outliving political parties.”
The following members joined Pangu Party:

  • James Marape (Tari-Pori Open);
  • William Powi (SHP Governor);
  • Philip Undialu (Hela Governor);
  • Manasseh Makiba (Komo-Margarima Open);
  • Charlie Benjamin (Manus Governor);
  • Saki Soloma (Okapa Open);
  • Sir Puka Temu, (Abau Open);
  • Solan Mirisim (Telefomin Open);
  • Douglas Tomuriesa (Kiriwina Goodenough Open);
  • John Simon (Maprik Open);
  • Joseph Yopyyopy (Wosera-Gawi Open);
  • Jimmy Uguro (Usino Bundi Open);
  • Sasindran Muthuvel (WNB Governor);
  • Tobby Awi Yoto (Western Governor);
  • Pogio Ghate, (Daulo Open);
  • Geffery Kama, Karamui Nomane Open);
  • Francis Manake (Talasea Open);
  • Ginson Saonu (Morobe Governor);
  • Robert Agorabe (Central Governor);
  • William Samb (Goilala Open),
  • John Rosso ( Lae Open);
  • Rainbo Paita (Finchhafen Open); and,
  • Dr Kobby Bomareo (Tawae-Siaissi Open).