PNG: Parliamentary speaker suspended over missing funds
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Papua New Guinea's speaker of Parliament Jeffery Nape (nah-pay) has been suspended for an indefinite period over allegations of mismanaging funds.Prime Minister Sir Michael Somare has instigated an investigation into the allegations involving the misappropriation of three and a half million dollars Australian. Mr Nape is currently in New Zealand attending a parliamentary conference and has been unavailable for comment. PNG's Deputy Opposition Leader, Bart Philemon says the allegations are very serious and he's urging the Prime Minister to take action.
Presenter: Firman Nanol
Speakers: Bart Philemon, PNG's Deputy Opposition Leader
