Leadership crisis failing PNG people

OUR nation is suffering because our leaders are thinking about themselves and not us the ordinary people.
Papua New Guinea has a lot of potential in its valuable natural resources, diverse culture, and a young workforce.
However, we are currently faced with a struggling economy, a health crisis, and a political deadlock.
These problems were worsened by the corruption, favoritism, and self-interest of our politicians, who had so far failed to serve our people and country.
PNG politicians are great pretenders. They are always hooked on the blame-game in every Parliament sitting to show that they are concerned about the wellbeing of our nation and people.
In reality, corruption is rooted in their hearts and who knows what evil happens behind closed doors.
We urge our politicians to rise above these evils, be honest, responsible, and liable for all the bad deeds in this country. See reality as it is and find workable solutions for all our issues at hand.
PNG is small with simple people. All we need is simple truth.
Honest leadership is missing.
What we continue to see are expensive corrupt techniques, and sophisticated lying words.
The recent constitutional crisis over the proposed motion of no confidence against the Government clearly showed how weak and unstable our democracy is.
Instead of focusing on our needs in vital and quality healthcare, education and infrastructure, our politicians are juggling for power and personal gain.
Clearly, they have foregone their constitutional duties, disrespected the Constitution and left us, the people, out in the sun to dry, fry and fend for ourselves.
Most of our politicians, old and new, former and current, know nil about fairness and honesty, which are essential ingredients for good governance and democracy.
Already experiencing social, economic and political disasters, PNG should stop short of being declared a failed State. That should not be an option.
Now is the time for political redemption. Politicians must wake up from their slumbers and revisit all the directive principles, aims, goals and objectives outlined in our Constitution and put PNG back on its feet.
Politicians should not only say: “I am capable of redeeming,” but should actually do it. Do not point fingers and lie to us.
All political leaders starting with the prime minister to cabinet ministers, MPs, and down to departmental heads and public servants must come out and repent. Only then will the Lord hear us from Heaven, forgive our sins and heal our land (2 Chronicles 7:14).
We need leaders who are responsible and have a vision for our country.
Our politicians will be held accountable for their actions.
They must address the urgent issues facing our country and provide the public services that we, the people, deserve.
We elected them to represent us, and they have a moral duty to act in our best interests.
I appeal to politicians to prioritise the needs of the people before their own.
I urge them to work together for the greater good.
With responsible leadership, we can overcome our current problems and create a better future for PNG.
It is time for a change in the political landscape of PNG.
We need leaders who care about the people and who can bring integrity, accountability and transparency back into our government system.
Our country’s potential can be realised if our politicians are honest and committed to serving the people.
Let us acknowledge the realities of corruption and deceit and work towards true national repentance.
Together, we can rebuild and create a brighter future for PNG.

Samuel Pank
Concerned Citizen