An MP in Bougainville's autonomous regional parliament says it's important that there is a strong, emphatic vote by Bougainvilleans in next year's independence referendum.
The autonomous PNG region of Bougainville is to hold a referendum on independence in June next year under the terms of the Bougainville Peace Agreement.
Rodney Osioico, from Kokoda constituency, says a strong majority vote would ensure Bougainvilleans self-determination aspirations are ultimately approved by Papua New Guinea's national parliament.
Mr Osioico told Johnny Blades that with help from the UN and other partners, a major awareness raising programme is underway.
Autonomous Bougainville Government MP, Rodney Osioico. Photo: RNZ Pacific / Dominic Godfrey
