By: Eoghan Olkeriil Ngirudelsang Ngardmau, Palau (Sept. 28, 2026) – The Palau Election Commission (PEC) is preparing for another special gubernatorial election in Ngardmau unless the planned election is challenged in court, according to PEC officials. First Impeachment and Legal Battle In a rare political development, seven members of the Ngardmau Legislature—Kelulul Ngardmau (KN)—introduced and […]
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Palau Appellate Court voids Ngardmau governor’s impeachment
Special Election Cancelled, Gov. Ngiraiwet gets her seat back By: L.N. Reklai KOROR, Palau — The Palau Appellate Court on Sept. 16 voided the impeachment of Ngardmau Gov. Jennifer Ngiraiwet, ruling that the state legislature failed to provide her constitutionally required fair treatment before taking action against her. The decision reverses the Trial Court’s ruling […]
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Palau Supreme Court Upholds Ngardmau Governor Impeachment, Clearing Way for Sept. 18 Ngardmau Election
By: Eoghan Olkeriil Ngirudelsang Ngardmau, Palau (Aug. 27, 2026) – The Palau Supreme Court has ruled in favor of the 11th Kelulul Ngardmau, upholding the impeachment and removal of former Governor Jennifer Ngiraiwet and clearing the way for a special gubernatorial election to fill the vacancy. Fomer Ngardmau Gov Ngiraiwet and current Speaker and Acting […]
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Ngardmau Sets Special Governor Election for Sept. 18 as Court Case Nears Trial
By: Eoghan Olkeriil Ngirudelsang Ngardmau, Palau (August 17, 2026) – The Palau Election Commission (PEC) announced Monday that Ngardmau State will hold a special election for governor on September 18 with nominating petitions due by September 3. The announcement comes as the Supreme Court of Palau has set an expedited trial date of next week […]