Michael Somare discusses the 1972 election, the Pangu Party's policy of self government and forming a coalition with Julius Chan and the People's Progress Party. He refers to his recommendation of John Guise for Governor General. He recalls that because he and Brere Awol were both elected unopposed they were able to move around the country and assist other campaigns for the Pangu Party.
Michael Somare discusses Pita Lus approaching him, due to his English language skills, to run in the East Sepik electorate at end of 1967 for the Pangu Party, which had been formed on 13 June 1966, and also the influence of Tony Voutas.
