Chronox Manek

Chronox Manek (died 1 October 2012 He retired from his position in September 2012 due to declining health.

Manek survived a 2009 assassination attempt in which he was shot in the arm by four assailants.

Biography

Manek was originally from Wambangan village in the Boana District of Morobe Province. He held a Bachelor of Laws from the University of Papua New Guinea, as well as a Master of Laws from Melbourne Law School, Australia.

In 1999, Manek was appointed to the position of Public Solicitor of Papua New Guinea. In 2001, he was appointed Public Prosecutor of Papua New Guinea

Politicians, including the coalition government led by Prime Minister Sir Michael Somare, had tried to rein in the powers of Manek’s state corruption watchdog, by introducing legal amendments in a bill named the Maladina Bill, designed to undermine the Ombudsman Commission. In May 2010, over 7500 citizens peacefully protested in the streets of Port Moresby against the controversial draft law.

Manek left his position due to illness in September 2012. Transparency International Papua New Guinea called his death a great loss for the country.