Gidron Maso Karipe
Gidron Maso Karipe | |
|---|---|
| Member of the National Parliament of Papua New Guinea for Porgera-Paiela | |
| Assumed office August 2025 | |
| Preceded by | Maso Karipe |
| Personal details | |
| Party | Pangu Pati |
| Relations | Maso Karipe (Father) |
Gidron Maso Karipe is a Papua New Guinean politician of the Pangu Pati. He won election to the National Parliament of Papua New Guinea in a 2025 by-election to replace his father. He contested the election as an Independent, but joined Pangu Pati upon winning the elction.[1]
Upon his election, Karipe shared plans to support his district's natural resource-rich economy, including supporting the Porgera Gold Mine. It is believed he is the youngest member of the Papua New Guinea Parliament.[2][3][4]
References
- ↑ postcourieronline (16 August 2025). "Karipe joins Pangu, cites commitment to father's legacy". Post Courier. Retrieved 21 May 2026.
- ↑ "PNG PM Marape Welcomes New MPs for Porgera-Paiela and Kabwum". PNG Facts. Retrieved 21 May 2026.
- ↑ _News (7 August 2025). "SON OF LATE PIONEER MP WINS VACANT POGERA PAIELA OPEN SEAT". Kalang Advertising Limited. Retrieved 21 May 2026.
- ↑ "Gidron Karipe reclaims his late father's Porgera-Paiela seat | The PNG Bulletin". 21 May 2026. Retrieved 21 May 2026.