A Senior Political Analyst says, the National Government has a responsibility towards citizens, to be accountable and transparent.
The Political Analyst, who did not want to be named, says Papua New Guinea has reached a stage, where the citizens demand for information on the government's activities and this is crucial in a democratic state. The Analyst, says this is where the role of media is crucial, in reporting freely, fairly and without fear or favour. This statement comes after recent moves by the Government, stopping media houses from running the story on the issuing of the Warrant of Arrest for the Prime Minister Peter O'Neill, Finance Minister, James Marape and Treasurer, Don Polye. The Analyst says, when the media is prevented from carrying out its role effectively, this undermines the quality of democracy in the country, thus preventing citizens from being empowered and effectively informed. PNG Facts/ NBC Comments are closed.
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