{"id":2321,"date":"2026-05-06T20:06:56","date_gmt":"2026-05-06T20:06:56","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.infopapua.org\/?p=2321"},"modified":"2026-05-06T20:19:23","modified_gmt":"2026-05-06T20:19:23","slug":"president-wenda-ulmwp-announces-cabinet-reshuffle-to-mark-may-1st","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.infopapua.org\/?p=2321","title":{"rendered":"President Wenda: ULMWP announces cabinet reshuffle to mark May 1st"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

April 30, 2026 in Announcements<\/a>, Statement<\/a> <\/h1>\n\n\n\n

May 1st will always be a day of mourning in West Papua. Today we mark 63 years since Indonesia invaded our land, beginning the tragedy we are still living through today.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

According to the provisions of the New York Agreement, signed the previous year between Indonesia, the USA, and the Netherlands, West Papuans should have been allowed to exercise our right to self-determination through an independence referendum. As all West Papuans know, this didn\u2019t happen. Instead, Indonesia\u2019s invasion launched six years of brutality, ending with the fraudulent Act of No Choice 1969, as Indonesia threatened and bullied 1025 West Papuans into voting against independence.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The fifteen innocent Papuans murdered this month in Puncak are proof that Indonesia\u2019s war on West Papua never stopped. The 107,000 displaced civilians, forced into the bush by military operations; the millions of hectares of ancestral land being destroyed by Indonesian machinery; the military checkpoints being established in villages all across the highlands: all of these violations testify to Indonesia\u2019s ongoing settler colonial occupation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

But May 1 is also a day of resistance: it was on this day in 2021 that the ULMWP announced the cabinet of our Provisional Government<\/a>, symbolically reclaiming the sovereignty Indonesia stole in 1963.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Today, of all days, we will not bow down to Indonesia\u2019s colonial rule. Instead, the ULMWP is restoring our stolen sovereignty, by building the capacity of our provisional government. In this spirit, I today announce a reshuffle of our Provisional Cabinet (listed below<\/em>), as we continue building our capacity on the ground.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

All West Papuans should take heart from the continued operation of the ULMWP, even under the most oppressive conditions. Our roadmap is clear and our administration is complete, from our constitution to our Regional Executives, to our thousands of representatives across West Papua. The ULMWP has pushed West Papua onto the international agenda, winning the demand of more than 100 UN states for a UN Human Rights visit. As we continue to build support for our cause, the international community must engage with the ULMWP as the legitimate representatives of the West Papuan people. Engagement and dialogue, with self-determination on the table, is the only long-term hope for peace in the region.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

To West Papuans, I ask that you continue to put your trust in the ULMWP\u2019s mission: independence is coming.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

As we mark invasion day, we must remember that West Papua\u2019s strength is in our unity. Our ancestors fought against Indonesia, but Indonesia managed to divide our spirit, weakening our struggle. Only through unity will the spirit of 1961 prevail over 1963.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Benny Wenda<\/strong>
Interim President
ULMWP<\/p>\n\n\n\n


ULMWP Provisional Government Cabinet<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

    \n
  1. Menteri Luar Negeri<\/strong>(Minister for Foreign Affairs)<\/em>\n
      \n
    1. Tn. Jacob Rumbiak \u2013 Minister<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    2. Menteri Dalam Negeri<\/strong>(Home Affairs Minister)<\/em>\n
        \n
      1. Tn. Dr. Frans F. Kapisa, MSi \u2013 Minister<\/li>\n\n\n\n
      2. Tn. Ondoafi Bris Alexius Mramra \u2013 Deputy Minister<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n
      3. Menteri Lingkungan dan Kebijakan Negara Hijau<\/strong>(Minister for Environment and Green State Policy)<\/em>\n
          \n
        1. Ms. Fanny Kogoya \u2013 Minister<\/li>\n\n\n\n
        2. Mr. Yugumuli Yikwa \u2013 Deputy Minister<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n
        3. Menteri Perdagangan dan Investasi<\/strong>(Minister for Trade and Investment)<\/em>\n
            \n
          1. Tn. Ingmengneng Imonal \u2013 Minister<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n
          2. Menteri Hukum dan Hak Asasi Semua Mahluk<\/strong>(Minister for Justice and Rights of All Beings)<\/em>\n
              \n
            1. Tn. Agus Ayamiseba \u2013 Minister<\/li>\n\n\n\n
            2. Tn. Henockmarmo Kindirik Wenda \u2013 Deputy Minister<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n
            3. Menteri Urusan Politik<\/strong>(<\/em>Minister for Political Affairs)<\/em>\n
                \n
              1. Tn Basoka Yaga Logo \u2013 Minister<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n
              2. Menteri Urusan Indonesia & Asia<\/strong>(Minister for Indonesia Affairs)<\/em>\n
                  \n
                1. Tn. Jack Wanggai \u2013 Minister<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n
                2. Menteri urusan Pengungsi dan Veteran<\/strong>(Minister for West Papuan Refugees and Veterans)<\/em>\n
                    \n
                  1. Tn. Tuan Inamonggar Waga \u2013 Minister<\/li>\n\n\n\n
                  2. Tn. Arnold Omba \u2013 Deputy Minister<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n
                  3. Menteri Urusan Perempuan dan Anak <\/strong>(Minister for Woman and Children Affairs)<\/em>\n
                      \n
                    1. Ny. Ani Dabi \u2013 Minister<\/li>\n\n\n\n
                    2. Ny. Ika Komba \u2013 Deputy Minister<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n
                    3. Menteri Urusan Kependudukan <\/strong>(Minister for Civil Registry)<\/em>\n
                        \n
                      1. Tn. Erik Walela \u2013 Minister<\/li>\n\n\n\n
                      2. Tn. Kribo Wandikmbo \u2013 Deputy Minister<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n
                      3. Menteri Urusan Kesehatan <\/strong>(Minister for Health)<\/em>\n
                          \n
                        1. Tn Tiruam Manufandu \u2013 Minister<\/li>\n\n\n\n
                        2. Tn Genny Pepuho \u2013 Deputy Minister<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n
                        3. Menteri Urusan Social dan Budaya<\/strong>(Minister for Social and Culture)<\/em>\n
                            \n
                          1. Tn. Oridek Ap \u2013 Minister<\/li>\n\n\n\n
                          2. Tn. Parmenas Wandikmbo \u2013 Deputy Minister<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n
                          3. Menteri Kepolisian<\/strong>(Minister Police)<\/em>\n
                              \n
                            1. Tn Gemis Tabuni \u2013 Minister<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n
                            2. Menteri Urusan Militer<\/strong>(Minister for Military Affairs)<\/em>\n
                                \n
                              1. Tn. Amungut Tabi \u2013 Minister<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n
                              2. Menteri Keuangan<\/strong>(Minister for Finance)<\/em>\n
                                  \n
                                1. Tn. Yundison Yikwa \u2013 Minister<\/li>\n\n\n\n
                                2. Ny. Esther Game \u2013 Deputy Minister<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n
                                3. Menteri Sekretaris West Papua Council (<\/strong>Secretary Minister of Legislative Council)<\/em>\n
                                    \n
                                  1. Tn. Simion Alua Surabut \u2013 Minister<\/li>\n\n\n\n
                                  2. Joko Kossay \u2013 Deputy Minister<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n
                                  3. Menteri Sekretaris President Urusan Perencanaan dan Strategi Papua Merdeka <\/strong>(Minister of President Secretary on Free West Papua Planning & Strategy)<\/em>\n
                                      \n
                                    1. Tn. Lanimale Danny Wenda \u2013 Minister<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n

                                      West Papua Army<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

                                        \n
                                      • Supreme Commander <\/strong>: Gen. Goliat Tabuni\n
                                          \n
                                        • Deputy I :Gen. Anis Beanal<\/li>\n\n\n\n
                                        • Deputy II : Gen. Titus Murib<\/li>\n\n\n\n
                                        • Deputy III : Gen. Purom Wenda<\/li>\n\n\n\n
                                        • Deputy IV : Demianus M Magay<\/li>\n\n\n\n
                                        • Deputy V : Lt. Gen. Melkisedek Awom<\/li>\n\n\n\n
                                        • Deputy VI : Mg. Lekagak Telenggen<\/li>\n\n\n\n
                                        • Deputy VII : Bg. Ferdinan Warabai<\/li>\n\n\n\n
                                        • Deputy VIII : Bg. Jimmy Wenda<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n
                                        • Chief of Staff<\/strong> : May Gen. Terianus Sato\n
                                            \n
                                          • Deputy I : Lt. Gen. Yosafat Tabuni<\/li>\n\n\n\n
                                          • Deputy II : Col. Amos Sorondanya<\/li>\n\n\n\n
                                          • Deputy II : Gen. Piter Tabuni<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

                                            April 30, 2026 in Announcements, Statement May 1st will always be a day of mourning in West Papua. Today we mark 63 years since Indonesia invaded our land, beginning the tragedy we are still living through today. According to the provisions of the New York Agreement, signed the previous year between Indonesia, the USA, and […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":2322,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[89,15,14,27,73,29],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-2321","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-headline-news","category-info-papua","category-press-realeases-statements","category-press-releases","category-ulmwp","category-west-papua-news"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.infopapua.org\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2321","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.infopapua.org\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.infopapua.org\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.infopapua.org\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.infopapua.org\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fcomments&post=2321"}],"version-history":[{"count":1,"href":"https:\/\/www.infopapua.org\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2321\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":2323,"href":"https:\/\/www.infopapua.org\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2321\/revisions\/2323"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.infopapua.org\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/media\/2322"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.infopapua.org\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fmedia&parent=2321"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.infopapua.org\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fcategories&post=2321"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.infopapua.org\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Ftags&post=2321"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}