Prime Minister James Marape says no lawmaker is being forced to join the ruling Pangu Pati, following speculation surrounding Porgera-Paiela lawmaker-elect Gidron Karipe. “Karipe remains an independent. It is his decision which party he wants to join. We respect everyone in our coalition, which includes Pangu, other parties, and independents,” Marape said. Marape, who leads...
