Abba Bina

Abba Bina (died October 2012), best known as Mr. Shit, was a Papua New Guinean businessman and former celebrated political aspirant.[1][2]

Early and working life

Bina was born in Gembogl in the Eastern Highlands Province. After spending a year studying arts at the University of Papua New Guinea, Bina dropped out and joined the PNG Defence Force. In 1982, Bina served as an aide to PNG Governor-General Tore Lokoloko. After retiring from the military in 1984, he started a business selling Areca nut (buai in Tok Pisin). In 1986, he joined the National Court in the Sheriff's office, eventually becoming the Chief Sheriff. He resigned in 1991.[3][4]

Business career

Bina began operating a manure business in Port Moresby using the name Mr Shit in the early 1990s, with his slogan "Chicken shit, horse shit, cow shit -- but no bullshit" on his business card.[2]

Political aspirant

Bina ran for the National Parliament of Papua New Guinea during the 1997 election. He was denied permission to use the name "Mr Shit", a factor used to explain his poor showing in the election.[5]

In 2000 Bina was included in the documentary The Big Picture: Paradise Imperfect.[6] Bina died in 2012 in Port Moresby from undisclosed causes.[7]

Death

Bina died in October 2012 and was buried in his home village in the Eastern Highlands.[8]

References

  1. ^ "Bina to be buried at Otiufa". 15 October 2012. Archived from the original on 16 April 2013.
  2. ^ a b Michael Field (24 May 2007). "Odd names tell stories of Pacific". Dominion Post. This time though PNG's most celebrated political wannabe, Abba Bina, is not running.
  3. ^ Samuel, Ephata (20 November 2010). "Mr. Shit. . . ". Weekend Courier. News Limited.
  4. ^ O'Callaghan, Mary-Louise (1992-06-13). "Rascals, Rebels and Rogues". Good Weekend. The Sydney Morning Herald. pp. 10–17. Retrieved 2022-02-15.
  5. ^ Presenter: John Highfield, Reporter: Richard Dinnen (12 October 2001). "Election fever builds in PNG". The World Today. ABC Local Radio. true.
  6. ^ Robin Oliver (14 August 2000). "The Big Picture: Paradise Imperfect ABC, 9.30pm". Sydney Morning Herald. p. 16. Archived from the original on 30 August 2005. Retrieved 29 December 2012.
  7. ^ "Leader passes on". Papua New Guinea Post-Courier. News Limited. 9 October 2012. p. 7. Former intending candidate for Port Moresby Northwest, Abba Bina, passed away sadly last Friday at the Port Moresby General Hospital after a short illness.
  8. ^ "Bina to be buried at Otiufa". PNG Post-Courier. News Limited. 15 October 2012.


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