“ In recognition for the need to elevate more women to the National Parliament, Ms Semoso stood out in the North Bougainville hence our selection of her. We will also work with all other candidates for their preferential vote exchanges.” PM Marape and Party Leader said today .Ms Semoso from Malasang village, Buka Island ,North Bougainville is an outstanding and a respectable woman leader in Bougainville.
A Radio Personality by profession , she was also an advocator for peace during the Bougainville crisis and played a pivotal role in the contribution of Bougainville Peace Agreement pushing for Women and childrens rights. She was also a first Bougainville Autonomous Government MP after the first ABG election .
She won in a convincing margin when contesting the North Bougainville Women seat. She was the Deputy Speaker of the first House of Representative in the Autonomous Bougainville Government. She was the MP since 2005 till 2020 and decided not to contest. Now she wants to contest the North Bougainville by election this year.
