Call for ENB MPs to join opposition

OPPOSITION Leader Patrick Pruaitch is calling on the MPs in East New Britain to join his camp in its attempt to change the government.
He urged Kokopo MP Emil Tamur, Gazelle MP Jelta Wong, Pomio MP Elias Kavapore and Governor Nakikus Konga to join the Opposition.
He praised the contributions of former ENB MPs such as the late Oscar Tamur, Mathias Toliman and Ereman ToBaining to the province and the nation.
“They did not rally to protect individuals but to support the development of their people in the decisions they took in the lead up to Independence,” he said.
“The pride of East New Britain stemmed from their strong stance and leadership.”
Pruaitch said the province also produced a “distinguished leader” in Sir Rabbie Namaliu who became the nation’s fourth prime minister.
“He (Sir Rabbie) is regarded as a senior statesman today and a man of integrity,” he said.
“He has departed from politics but will always be fondly remembered.
“Our economy cannot endure for much longer the exorbitant levels of borrowing and excessive and ostentatious infrastructure like Apec House that reap little to no economic returns.”
Pruaitch said many jobs had been lost during Prime Minister Peter O’Neill’s term.
He advised the ENB MPs – three of whom were cabinet ministers – to disassociate themselves from the current government.
“It will inevitably lead to your political demise in 2022 if you do not do what is right in your hearts for your people,” he said.