Former PNG prime minister and member for IALIBU-Pangia MP Peter O’Neill has warned voters in Northern to be wary of “sweet words” and wantok influence, when casting their votes. “Don’t play around with your votes because of the colour of your shirt, or somebody’s sweet words or because someone is your wantok,” he said. “You will have your say to vote for change. The opportunity to have your say comes every five years.” O’Neill, the People’s National Congress (PNC) party leader was in Northern to support the party’s four candidates: Allan Mesa for Northern regional, Delilah Gore for Sohe Open, David Arore for Ijivitari Open and Jackson Ragusa for Popondetta Open. He attended rallies in Sasembata, Afore and Popondetta town, telling the crowd to elect candidates who would ensure that development reached the villages.
“We (PNC) have come with the indigenous people of the land because we are their guests and we respect them. “We are sure that they will represent their people and their village is well taken care of,” he said. “When we look for people to do the work, we are always let down. “I wasn’t born in the city. “I was born in the bushes of Pangia, in a place that did not have a hospital or medical staff. “So I understand the hardships that (rural) people go through.” He highlighted the record of his PNC-led government which was in power from 2012 to May 2019. “The PNC government delivered free education and free health care, built infrastructure (including) airports, roads, bridges, jetties, hospitals and schools,” he said. “We know the areas which the government can improve on.” He said incumbent governor (Gary Juffa) was the reason “nothing gets done” in Northern. Statement/TheNational/PNGfacts Next : PNG PM Marape Urges People To Elect Pangu, Partners’ Candidates Comments are closed.
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