Reports from Papua New Guinea say a faction of the Pangu Pati is defecting from opposition to the government of Peter O'Neill. According to members of the party, the Pangu leader Sam Basil, who only weeks ago campaigned on a platform of removing Mr O'Neill's government, has now decided to join it.
Reasons for such a defection have not yet been made public by the Pangu Pati, and its leadership has not confirmed this move. But party insiders have indicated Mr Basil has at least been seriously considering the move to join up with Mr O'Neill's coalition.