Lelang’s appointment not a surprise
I REFER to a recent report on the appointment of Joseph Lelang as acting secretary of the Department of National Planning.
The article was headlined “Lelang denies forced takeover bid” but I think it should have read “It’s about time – Lelang moves into office” instead.
I congratulate Lelang on his appointment.
It has been a long and frustrating wait.
The public should know that Lelang was nominated for the position last November along with two others – Mathias Lasia and Ulato Avi.
On Jan 24, Lelang was appointed by the NEC, following all the proper procedures.
On Feb 15, the appointment was gazetted.
Those who claimed that Lelang tried to forcibly remove his predecessor Valentine Kambori are misleading the public.
I hope the department staff will give Lelang their full support and I also farewell Kambori.

Bird’s eye view, Port Moresby
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