Sani Rambi

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Sani Rambi (born 3 November 1958) is a Papua New Guinea politician. [1] He was a member of the National Parliament of Papua New Guinea since from 2007 to 2012, representing the Baiyer-Mul Open electorate.

Rambi, a businessman from Mount Hagen, defeated People's Democratic Movement MP Kuri Kingal, who had been the member for the seat since 2002. [2] He was appointed Minister for Internal Security after the election by Prime Minister Michael Somare. [3]

He was defeated by Koi Trape at the 2012 election. [4]

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References

  1. "Nominations By Electorate" (PDF). PNG Electoral Commission. Archived from the original (PDF) on 12 July 2017. Retrieved 15 June 2017.
  2. Lari, Elias. "NA's Rambi deposes PDM man Kingal". The National , July 31, 2007.
  3. "Cabinet named". The National , August 30, 2007.
  4. "Rambi, Ruing lost seats". PNG Post-Courier. 30 July 2012.