Ousted Papua New Guinea prime minister, Peter O'Neill, has declined a ministerial portfolio in the government of his successor.
Papua New Guinea prime minister Peter O'Neill announcing new development projects in Madang 13 February 2019 Photo: Loop PNG
NBC News reported that the new Prime Minister, James Marape, revealed during last week's swearing-in of his caretaker Cabinet that Mr O'Neill was approached but had turned down the offer.
Mr Marape said Mr O'Neill had every opportunity to be back in cabinet in various capacities but he respectfully declined so that a new-look government can be formed.