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Political Commentary by Nickson Waiyo This article stems from Dr. Lino, voluntarily putting his hand up to relinquish the Ministry. He is not alone in this fight. There was one Engan who risked everything for the sake of PNG and the people. It was none other than Don Pomb Polye. Cared little about perks and privileges. He lost the Treasury Ministry and the World Bank Chairmanship. He knew but ploughed a lonely furrow trying to take up the cudgels and risk everything for the country by refusing to sign the controversial UBS loans. Bypassing parliamentary approval was not only morally and ethically wrong but callously breached the constitution. He paid a hefty price loosing the Ministry, Chairmanship and the seat. No other members of Parliament were willing to take the calculated risk except an Engan son. Now, the 18 month old government of JM is jolted to its knees and fighting court battle on dual fronts. Another Engan son is putting his hand up to relinquish the Ministry for the sake of the government, people and the country. While novice MP for Wabag is willing to forgo perks and privileges, so called veterans hadn't had enough and switching allegiance thinking might have a chance to sneak in and put a centre try. In this generational era, Engan sons (DPP & Dr LJT) have set new benchmark of leadership in rarity epitomising servant leadership, leading with conviction and not faking emotionally overcharged or by impulse. Be the man of principle and maintain the public trust come what may. Every elected MPs, it is a coveted position to be the Minister. To decline a Ministerial portfolio is unheard of in PNG politics. No one would want to let go for it is an envy of all parliamentarians to be the Minister and embrace it with both arms. Why Engan sons particularly DPP and Dr LJT becoming sacrificial lamb while other Engan leaders, in their whims, pursue opportunity to make good killing, is unfathomable. The duet have given it all for the sake of the country and the people. Was seen in Don and now, in Dr. Lino, a monumental challenge to other MPs. We have an emerging leader markedly surpassing the veterans who love hoarding and chase after fame, popularity, politics, power and pecuniary benefits. Judge the content of a man. Not the prowess of an orator or the ability of eloquence let alone credentials are mere decorative titles. Appalling legacy of wasted years of disservice to the people, is the contrasting tale ignominiously staring up at their face but have the audacity to mask it with fake bravery in pursuit of personal gain. A real selfless leader lays down his own and suffers with the people exemplified in Don Pomb Polye and Dr. Lino Jeremiah Tom. When the tenets of the constitution tempered with, no one was willing to break ranks from the government and Don Pomb Polye ploughed alone the furrow in trying to take up the cudgels for greater societal maximum collective benefit. The calibre of Don Polye and Dr Lino Tom are premium. When the going gets tough, they stand up tall to be counted. While the common people applaud their sincerity and honest leadership, however, they can also be a threat like Don to O’Neill and Dr. Lino need to be wary for not everyone at his echelon sharing the same space as MP will appreciate his style of leadership bringing to the party or the government. Others don’t buy into it will resist or fight it, is my simple admonition. When your peers envisage the immense potential in you, they can backstab you or try to be belittled through myriad of ways. Be humble as dove but be wise and vigilant as a serpent. Next : PM Marape Was Removed And Is As Good As Gone Note: Let Your Views be heard : Send all your Political Commentaries to us through our email : pngfacts@gmail.com Share this Comments are closed.
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