A coalition led by O'Neill's People's National Congress secures 60 seats in the 111-seat parliament, local reports say, with 5 still to be counted

PORT MORESBY, Papua New Guinea – Peter O'Neill was sworn in Wednesday, August 2, for another 5-year term as Papua New Guinea's prime minister following a volatile and drawn-out election marred by violence and allegations of vote-buying. REUTERS/David Gray/File Photo

While O’Neill’s ruling People’s National Congress party was unable to win enough seats to form a government outright in elections last month, in which counting continues, he secured enough support from minor parties and independent lawmakers to be re-elected prime minister, a job he has held since 2011. PNC candidate Nick Kuman was eventually sworn in, despite a live challenge to the legality of the electoral official who declared his win, Radio New Zealand reported.
The parliament of Papua New Guinea re-elects Peter O'Neill as Prime Minister, ending a chaotic election campaign marred by violence, which analysts fear may continue amid widespread voter unrest.