Criminalise polygamy

IN Sarang, Madang, we don’t allow polygamy practice, because it creates disharmony in the family.
In other parts of the country, polygamy is part of the culture and has been practised for generations.
The Constitution does not contain a section that allows polygamous marriages.
If we all look at our laws, there is none that mentions polygamous marriages.
This is why I believe those in polygamous relationships are breaking the law.
It is adultery.
Since Independence, no government has ever tried to address adultery or polygamy.
Our sisters and mothers have become victims of this lustful evil practice for too long.
Something has to be done to stop this practice and let the females in Papua New Guinea be treated the same as males.
We are all God’s children.
We are meant to live Godly lifestyles, which is one husband to one wife and not one husband to many wives.
We have to protect our status as a Christian nation.
I am challenging our political leaders, those in authority and all citizens of this country to rise up and stand against polygamy.
God-fearing leaders and the government formed after the elections should look at polygamy and outlaw it.

Christopher W Taweg