MARCH 4 2022
“I have, late last night, received confirmation of the passing of the Honorable William Samb,
at a hospital in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. The Honorable William Samb, who is the Minister for Commerce and Industry, was on official duty travel to Dubai when he met his fate. He was reportedly unwell and in hospital when he passed away. I have received this news with deepest regret. Our prayers are with his family and the people of Goilala at this time.”
Hon. James Marape, MP
Prime Minister
PM MARAPE MOURNS DEATH OF WILLIAM SAMB; SAYS PNG HAS LOST A WARRIOR
MARCH 4 2022
PRIME Minister Hon. James Marape has expressed deep regrets at the news of the death of Hon. William Samb, Minister for Commerce & Trade and Member for Goilala.
The Prime Minister said according to information that he received from H.E Ambassador Joshua Kalinoe, Hon. Samb died at 12.18pm (UAE time) yesterday at a hospital in Dubai, United Arab Emirates.
PM Marape said Hon. Samb was on official duties at the trade exposition in Dubai promoting Papua New Guinea as an investment destination in his capacity as the Minister for Commerce and Trade.
PM Marape said: “Hon. Samb was a true, zealous defender of our country and our rights as far as taking back more in our natural resources is concerned.
“He was one of the stalwarts of Loloata, one of the members in the group of politicians in Loloata camp, never succumbing to inducements especially short-term inducements that are associated with politics and power play.
“He was steady to the core, in beliefs and principles, especially on the principles in the Loloata Camp that we shared deeply – that is getting the maximum returns on resources that our country has.
“He was my strongest fighter of corruption in my group of leaders.
“We have truly lost a great warrior of our country. He was a zealous defender of our people’s right in the corruption fight, in every level of engagement. He was also a fearless defender of our people’s rights, and on a personal note, one of the closest people who guided me often and sometimes argued with me on matters for our country.
“On behalf of Pangu Pati and his colleagues on the floor of Parliament, we are truly shocked. But God gives and God rests.
“To the people of Goilala and Central Province, his family and associates, his memory, principles and ideals will guide those of us still here to do the right thing, for his family and people of Goilala, Central Province and Papua New Guinea.”
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My dear Prime Minister,
It is with deepest regret and sympathy that we receive this news from you of the sudden passing of the Minister William Samb.
As a brother and colleague engineer and former course mate of his, I would like to request that the hospital in Dubai carry out a post-mortem on his body with the permission of his wife and immediate family members so we can know what caused his death. Mr. Samb was a very senior Minister and a key member of your government, and his sudden death raises so many questions in the minds of everyone.
We see his death as very suspicious.
Mi sori tru long barata blo mi.
Our deep and sincere condolences to the bereaved family of Hon. William Samb.
May his soul Rest In Peace !
Om Shanti!