PNG's Political Showdown: Top Candidates Revealed!

Papua New Guinea is at a political crossroads with a Vote of No Confidence (VoNC) set to take place on April 8, 2025. Prime Minister James Marape is facing growing opposition, and Sir Peter Ipatas, the Governor of Enga Province, has been nominated to replace him. But will he be the one to lead PNG, or will other top candidates step forward? In this video, we take a closer look at the leading contenders for the top political position in the country:
• Peter Ipatas
• Allan Bird
• Gary Juffa
• Rainbo Paita
• James Nomane
• Peter O'Neill

We break down their strengths and weaknesses and discuss how their leadership could shape the future of Papua New Guinea. With political negotiations and coalition-building ongoing, who will have the support of Parliament? Will a new candidate emerge to change the game?

As PNG's political landscape evolves, make sure to stay updated with us on PNG Pulse.

Watch now to find out who has the best chance of becoming the next Prime Minister of PNG!

Timestamps: 00:00 – Intro
01:50 – Peter Ipatas Strengths & Weaknesses
02:29 – Allan Bird Strengths & Weaknesses
03:13 – Gary Juffa Strengths & Weaknesses
04:10 – Rainbo Paita Strengths & Weaknesses
05:04 – James Nomane Strengths & Weaknesses
05:56 – Peter O'Neill Strengths & Weaknesses
6:57 – Final Thoughts

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[LouisKorie-uf]

Majority of Papua new guinea wants Allan bird because he has wisdom and vision of what he can do.we see how he speaks of what he can do that show a true leadership..

[AndrewSiwa]

The two potential candidates are Alan Bird and James Nomane

[IsaacUpna-qx]

I think Allan Bird is the best choice because he speaks with wisdom and have a broader understanding. He fights corruption during Marape Roso Regime. He has a better understanding of public Fund use and management and economic management and development.
He seems to be the one who really stands upright and voice against corruption without fear. He is outspoken and seems to have 'the WISDOM' the nation needs to move forward.

[NorbertLawrence]

Allan Bird to be the Prime Minister of PNG

[JustinMopal]

Hon. Allan Bird would be a possible figure to be our PM

[HermanSaub]

I support Alan Bird to be the next Prime Minister of PNG no matter what he does not fear or favor any individual he is a honest and a vibrant leader every members should support him .I am from Angoram District in East Sepik Province wish you ALL THE BEST my outspoken Governor. Eaong ngune.

[moluparim]

Just. Nominate Allan Bird or James Nomane, one of them to be our pm..

[DanielJavohn]

Nomane is an Okuk incarnation! Let's give him the opportunity to full fill okuks dreams! He is a top brainer of this country! He already proves his intellectual to win the latest court battle regarding the VONC. Coupled by his Economical knowledge, he deserves to be pm!❤

[NicholasBawa-pf]

My view on who should be the next PM. Firstly, the most important thing to consider is transparency & accountability and sound governance. Any PM candidates implicated in any scams, scandals, etc, must not be considered. Secondly, MPs who move from government bench to opposition during the peak of VONC and demand for the top post. Such MPs from their conscience should have moved before VONC is convened and such MPs are 'wolf in sheep clothing'. That's what exactly PM JM has done. Don't consider such candidates. I propose Bird and Nomane for PM and DPM.

[JavoiacommwilLlookAukimale-mx]

Not Paita he is a betrayer in the recent events he left government and joined opposition and left after he succeed retaing Marape in power why trust Judas he will surely betray his own country we don't have to prove he has already reflected what kind of leader he is.

[GideonSipen]

Allan Bird is the only candidate who can bring this country into prosperity. We have been muddled, we cannot continue on like this, we need someone new taking this top post.Our future is blary with confusion clearly illustrated in our society. HONESTY, TRANSPARENCY AND GOOD GOVERNANCE are the qualities one must assess among this top five alternates. I for one, instinctively salute AB to take on from JM. 🙏

[johnminei]

Sir Peter Oneil is currently the mechanic of "economy" amongst all the MP out there. During his tenure, I witnessed economic growth. Personally, I want him back as the PM of this country. Respect to all our MPs out there. Thank you.

[kenragi-psyq]

Where is that ipatas came from, while all thes time few opposition stood ground to challenged the corrupted acts of Marape Government. What is his motives of making a move to opposition side, just make him spectator at the back.

[kiwidamua]

Allan Bird as PM, James Numane as DPM ..

[ShaggyAvuti-zc]

James Nomane has prove himself so give him PM post for this remaining (3) years till year 2027.

[ReiTupo]

My tips for the PM post are Hon. Alan Bird n Hon. James Nomane. My overral credit points are; A Bird: 98%, J Nomane: 96%

[SalomeDukunoCEOEHPHASecretary]

James Nomana he has the heart for the country and PNG will created history to elect a young vibrant PM

[RobertAbraham-zzcj]

ALLEN BIRD is the voice to be PM and JAMES NOMANE dpm

[SilasMoffatt]

I think James Nomane is a vibrant leader. He knows what he is talking about. Better than most.

[PhilipKosop]

Opposition please nominate J.Nomane or A.Bird