Pangu had campaigned strongly against the Peter O'Neill-led government during the 2017 election.

But he said the party's MPs are all still with Pangu.

But he explained that Pangu had given its final candidates list to Dr Gelu.

He said Pangu would legislate an Independent Commission Against Corruption.

But Pangu had campaigned strongly on a bid to remove Peter O'Neill from power.

To date, the Pangu Pati has five seats and the National Alliance has four.

The National Alliance and the Pangu Pati have two each.

Photo: Facebook He said the National Alliance was staying in communication with the Pangu Pati.

But Pangu had campaigned strongly on a bid to remove Prime Minister Peter O'Neill from power.

Pangu's controversial defection came after Sam Basil campaigned vehemently against Mr O'Neill in the recent election.

It was a particularly popular platform in Morobe province where Pangu won most of the seats.

He said being in government would help the Pangu MPs to better deliver services to their constituents.

There has been pressure on Pangu MPs to leave the government coalition of prime minister Peter O'Neill.

The executives are understood to have opposed Communications and Energy Minister Sam Basil remaining as Pangu leader.

Photo: Pangu Pati The call came during a Political Party Expo in Port Moresby at the weekend.

The next best placed party is the Pangu Pati with 5, while the National Alliance has four.