Nation Transformation Party Explained

The Nation Transformation Party (NTP) was a political party in Papua New Guinea.

It was established for the 2002 election by pastor Francis Apurel, who ran for the Southern Highlands Provincial seat vacated by dismissed Governor Anderson Agiru.^{[1] [2]} The party repeatedly referred to the United Resources Party as their "sister party". It won two seats at the election: David Anggo in Chuave Open and Kimson Kare in Wewak Open.^{[3] [4]}

The party soon dissipated, with Anggo identified as an independent by December that year and Kare drifting to the People's National Congress.^{[5] [6]} It was reported in February 2006 to have merged into the People's National Congress.^[7]

Notes and References

1. News: 'Best leader' needed for SHP. . PNG Post-Courier . 5 June 2002 .
2. News: In brief - Govt urged on B'ville plan . PNG Post Courier . 7 August 2002 .
3. News: Forty-three parties certified to contest Papua New Guinea general election . The National . 11 April 2002 .
4. News: Sir Michael and group fly in to form government . PNG Post-Courier . 30 July 2002 .
5. News: Parties' fate hang in the balance. . PNG Post Courier . 16 December 2002 .
6. News: Opposition numbers and hopes revealed . PNG Post-Courier . 6 July 2004 .
7. News: Many happy returns . PNG Post-Courier . 14 February 2006 .