The Papua New Guinea Trade Union Congress (PNGTUC) is demanding answers regarding a K200 million Small and Medium Enterprise (SME) fund before Win Bakri Daki, the MP for Tambul-Nebilyer, is allowed to fully assume his role as Minister Assisting the Prime Minister. The PNGTUC asserts that a strong justification, capable of gaining nationwide public trust, is needed to explain Prime Minister James Marape’s decision to appoint Daki. They believe the appointment is questionable given the unresolved concerns surrounding the SME fund. The union seeks transparency and accountability regarding the funds’ usage and management. Effectively, they are calling for Daki to be excluded from the National Executive Council (NEC) until these questions are adequately addressed. The Post Courier reported on the PNGTUC’s stance, highlighting the need for public confidence in the government’s choices.