PM CONFIRMS GOVERNOR LUTHER WENGE’S PASSING
PRIME Minister James Marape has confirmed the passing of Morobe Governor Honourable Luther Wenge.
Governor Wenge underwent emergency surgery but developed complications from diabetes and was placed on life support and Doctors confirmed his passing early this morning.
The Prime Minister paid tribute to Governor Wenge’s years of dedicated service to Morobe and Papua New Guinea’ describing him as a courageous and distinguished leader.
Governor Wenge passed this morning (13.09.25) at Port Moresby General Hospital at about 6.30am after complications sustained following surgery.
His family has been informed, and Government will soon work out a program for his funeral and repatriation.
PM Marape says, Governor Wenge was the firebrand leader of Morobe Province where he held a wide popularity among his people, especially those from the rural areas of the province.
In Parliament, he was always vocal, participating in all areas of parliamentary business with reason, conviction and deep concern for his people. He brought his knowledge of law to debates and coloured his arguments with his own style of humour.
“In our Pangu Pati, Governor Wenge remained strong in the face of political uncertainty and gave me and the party his unwavering support. I am deeply saddened that he will not be with us as we celebrate our 50th anniversary of Independence in two days’ time”. recall PM Marape.
“On behalf of my wife, Rachael and our children; the people of Tari-Pori; our party, Pangu; and the coalition Government of Papua New Guinea, I offer my heartfelt condolences and sympathies to the late Governor Wenge’s family, relatives, and the people of Morobe Province on his untimely passing.”
On behalf of the nation, he extended condolences to his family and the people of Morobe.
May His soul rest in peace
