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Vote along party lines to choose PM
CONCERNED citizens have written to
the newspapers urging every Papua New Guinean to be very critical
in their choice of leaders during the general election.
Certainly it is very crucial that we vote for the right people
because this election will determine whether we progress as a
nation.
Papua New Guineans are known for voting along ethnical lines or
voting wantoks, and this has not brought us anywhere but
encouraged the development and maturity of the practices of
cronyism, corruption, nepotism, maladministration and bribery.
We must vote for a candidate or a party which is committed to
bringing change and improvement to the nation.
Many Papua New Guineans say that we vote our leaders into
Parliament and it is their prerogative as our representatives to
choose the prime minister.
We can choose the prime minister by voting along party lines. That
is by voting more members of a certain party.
By doing so, we are giving this party a possible chance of forming
government and making its leader the most possible candidate for
the prime minister’s seat.
The prime minister’s seat is considered to be the most important
so we have to look at each party’s policies carefully, the
credentials of the party leader and what he/she can offer.
Let us vote for the prime minister directly and not let it be a
parliamentary process.
How do we know which party and its leader are suitable for the
job?
We have to look at each party’s policies and ask ourselves whether
the party’s policies are realistic and achievable.
What does the party have to offer to me, my community, my province
and my country in terms of development?
The candidate for the prime minister’s seat should have several
qualities. Three fundamental qualities are wisdom, creativity and
energy.
The person should be able to think outside of the box, try out new
methods and leave no stone unturned.
This person must also be free from any complications, must be
transparent, must have good community relations and must be in
tune with the nation’s needs.
The prime minister must have a new approach to recurring problems.
We have to elect someone who has a mind and heart for Papua New
Guinea; someone willing to sacrifice time and energy towards
bringing improvement and maintaining harmony throughout all
sectors of the community.
Someone who is willing to serve Papua New Guinea, but not use
Papua New Guinea to serve his/her personal interest.
By asking these questions and checking for these qualities in the
parties and their leaders, we would hopefully find the right party
and a prime ministerial candidate for the job of alleviating this
country from the trench.
Lyndel Toidalema
Goroka
 
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