Papua New Guinean cult leader and politician (1916–1978)
Koriam Urekit
Member of the National Parliament
In office 1972–1978
Succeeded by
Alois Kokiv
Constituency
Pomio Open
In office 1968–1972
Constituency
Kandrian-Pomio Open
In office 1964–1968
Constituency
East New Britain Open
Personal details
Born
c. 1916 Ablingi, New Guinea
Died
3 December 1978 Port Moresby, Papua New Guinea
Koriam Michael Urekit (c. 1916 – 3 December 1978) was a Papua New Guinean cargo cult leader and politician. He served as a member of the House of Assembly and National Parliament from 1964 until his death.
Koriam Michael Urekit (c. 1916 – 3 December 1978) was a Papua New Guinean cargo cult leader and politician. He served as a member of the House of Assembly...
Guinea. The movement merged two millenarian influences, one belonging to KoriamUrekit who had tried to start a movement in the Arawe area, and the other by...
Province and constituency Date of death Age at death (years) Cause KoriamUrekit N/A East New Britain (Pomio) 3 December 1978 61-62 Iambakey Okuk National...
elected in the East New Britain constituency, being soundly defeated by KoriamUrekit. In 1967, nine members of the House of Assembly came together to form...
657 Daniel Kassa 463 Okai Aakamala 111 Invalid votes 130 Pomio Open KoriamUrekit 7,277 Elected Julius Taiul 1,080 Kaolea Golpak 802 John Altapua 620...
Global Information