Having seen my local MP Thompson Haroquave on EMTV news on Feb 17, flying to Sandaun province to attend the funeral of the late mother of Vanimo-Green MP and Forest Minister Belden Namah, alongside Aitape Lumi MP Patrick Pruiatch, simply gave me these perceptions and related questions:
l Was it really necessary for Haroquave to fly to the Sandaun province to attend the funeral of an old mother who died a natural death, when his own electorate, especially Goroka town, is in a mess? I personally doubt the purpose of the trip, especially since he and his aides travelled from Goroka to POM and from POM to Wewak en route to Vanimo;
l Is my MP trying to please NA members, especially when his 2007 election petition comes before the National Court this month and his tenure as the MP for Goroka is in doubt?;
l When can my MP actually sit down and attend to the social disorders that are affecting Goroka town and the people?;
l Is Haroquave serious in dealing with the rising population of Goroka town due to the influx of people from a particular district in Southern Highlands province with legitimate landowners around Goroka town treated like foreigners?; and
l Is Haroquave serious in dealing with the worsening crime situation in Goroka?
 

Petrus P Heguwe
Kotuni Village
Goroka
EHP.