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Opp appears more sensible
I WOULD like to express my opinion on
the current political happenings in both the Government and
Opposition.
The Government has been formed according to Warangoi Accord and
all coalition partners expressed satisfaction.
There is no doubt the sought-after positions are controlled by
the Sepiks again.
Don Polye was labelled as a “puppet” by many commentators in the
last term of Parliament and this has been proved to be true
because he has been slapped in the face, by being given an
additional Works portfolio to stop him crying for the DPM post.
All senior resource and economic portfolios are given to the
Sepiks while NA’s Highlands bloc get the crumbs.
Well, that is fine within NA but how about other signatories to
Warangoi Accord.
Rural Development Party, People’s Party and Kantri Party are the
obvious victims.
East Sepik, Sandaun and East New Britain provinces are blessed
with more than three portfolios each while resources-rich
provinces like Western, West New Britain and New Ireland
provinces missed out.
This was a similar trend in the last term of Parliament from the
Kokopo Agreement implying that more victims are forthcoming.
The Opposition, on the other hand, has done well in the
distribution of shadow ministers, which is merit based.
The inclusion of Sir Mekere Morauta and Bart Philemon guarantees
the provision of a stronger Opposition for an effective
Government in service delivery and policy-making.
The chance for a change is limited but I believe that the
Opposition may pave the way for a better PNG in this term of
Parliament.
Thomas Wangi
Tabubil, WP
 
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