In the 2002 general reelection, Akoitai retained his parliamentary seat, and was appointed Minister responsible for Mining, Environment, Conservation and Correctional Institution Services by Prime Minister Michael Somare.
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He lost his position in government when Skate lost office to Mekere Morauta later that year.
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