Marape right to switch camp

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The National, Wednesday 29th Febuary 2012

I TAKE this opportunity to applaud the change of heart by Tari-Pori MP James Marape.
The move to the go­vernment benches must be  applauded when we
are at the crossroads with so much happening in Hela.
Being the chairman of HTA requires more up­front work prior to the coming election.
This requires a very close working relationship with Peter O’Neill as he is the CEO of PNG and directly impacts the chairmanship of HTA.
There is a lot of political infighting and absolutely nothing to show for it on the ground.
SHP MPs should work towards a common goal and that is to bring servi­ces that are lacking.
You have your brother who is the prime minister of this country, so why waste your time?
Although Marape’s move may be a little late, it is a step in the right direction and he must be commended as the only MP who has the heart for the people of Hela.
I would like to remind the people of Hela to be cautious when going to the polls as none of the current Hela MPs, inclu­ding the SHP governor, have stood up for Hela.
They have left us to fend for ourselves all along.

Yaru Yoloma Margarima, Hela