reconciliation set for 2pm today

By Aloysius Laukai In Port Moresby.

The Reconciliation ceremony between the ABG President, Chief DR. JOHN MOMIS and Prime Minister PETER O'NEIL will be held at the National Parliament house at 2 pm today.

This was announced by the ABG President during a dinner meeting with Bougainville leaders last night.

President Momis said that he had met with the Prime Minister during the day and he was happy at the outcome of their one to one meeting which will now set the reconciliation to occur today so that his team can return to Bougainville to prepare for the visit by the Prime Minister.

The reconciliation will now take place between the Prime Minister and the ABG President whilst reconciliation with the other Bougainville leaders will now take place on Bougainville.

The ABG President also called on the four National Government members to work with the ABG after all they serve the same people.

President Momis was able to meet the National Member for North Bougainville, LAUTA ATOI, the Regional Member, JOE LERA and the Minister for Bougainville Affairs and member for South Bougainville, STEVEN KAMMA PIRIKA.

They pledged to work with the ABG at this meeting last night.

The Communications Minister and member for Central Bougainville did not attend this meeting which was also attended by former member for Central Bougainville, SAM AKOITAI representing Bougainvilleans in Port Moresby and Chiefs who came to witness today's reconciliation and including Bougainville administration officials.

Commenting on the meeting, SAM AKOITAI also commended the ABG President for humbling himself to talk with the Bougainville members and reconcile for the sake of Bougainville.

He said Bougainvilleans are watching with interest on how their leaders are working and expect them to work in unison and not in division as their actions can affect the final result of the referendum.

New Dawn FM will broadcast last night's meeting in Buka at 8 am this morning.

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