Michael Somare Net Worth

Elected to Parliament

Entered the House of Assembly before independence.

First Prime Minister

Became the first Prime Minister of Papua New Guinea.

Lost Prime Ministership

Lost a vote of no confidence and stepped down as Prime Minister.

Returned as Prime Minister

Returned to the role of Prime Minister.

Suspended from Office

Suspended from office amid political disputes.

Retirement from Politics

Retired from politics after a long career.

Michael Somare Dies

Sir Michael Somare passed away. He is remembered as the 'father of the nation' in Papua New Guinea.

Fading National Memory

While a monumental figure in PNG's history, Somare is less well-known to the international community and younger generations within PNG.