Can the O’Neill-led government continue?

IN the next election a few weeks away, will Peter O’Neill and Belden Namah return with enough numerical strength to continue to govern?
Their policy on free education and health services has won the minds and hearts of many Papua New Guineans.
But people are worried that given the current political situation where the parliament, national executive council, office of the governor-general and judiciary are acting in defiance of each other’s powers, there may be a change of government.
We have seen in the past that no political party, except Pangu Pati un­der Sir Michael Somare, has won 50% of the parliamentary seats in all elections since independence.
No one party can automatically claim the top post of the prime minister, putting the government on the unpredictability gear.
So far it is evident that these two top executives of the country are focusing on winning the majority of seats for their respective parties.
Their activities around the country speak volumes, creating a phenomenal wave of intending candidates seeking their endorsement.
On the other hand, many other candidates are redesigning their strategies to counter the O’Neill-Namah fever when the writs are issued because people’s confidence in this government is astronomically high.
While other political parties are respected for having the potential and experience to form a government, I think the government has proven to be capable of rebuilding and effectively managing state interests and resources with transparency, ac­countability and responsibility.
In fact, both of them have shown great leadership within the short time they have governed the country.
The challenge is now upon them to find candidates with excellent background such as politically knowledgeable, matured character, good education, good morale standing, diplomatically dynamic, internationally exposed, professionally seasoned and God-fearing.
Yes, the government has proven to the suppressed poor citizens of the country and the world that it is the people’s choice.
 
Samson Wena
Kerowagi