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#From Promise to Protest: Schnaubelt’s Position Questioned PNG Online News | 27 February, 2026 BEFORE the by-election, Hon. Walter Schnaubelt said publicly that he would step aside if a new Governor was elected. Now, after the swearing-in of Byron Chan as Governor of New Ireland Province, Schnaubelt is refusing to leave office and is challenging the outcome. This change has surprised many people. They are questioning why he is not keeping his earlier promise. Some say leaders must stand by their

Former Hella Governor, Francis Potape says the buying back guns initiative by the state is seen as the commercialization of illegal guns in Papua New Guinea. Potape says this initiative is unsustainable and aids criminals by giving them free money. He called on the police minister Sir John Pundari to maintain the amnesty period and for people to return illegal guns by free will. #NBCNEWSPNG #nbconline #potape #initiative #unstable | NBC News PNG