Mekamui pledge support

 THE Mekamui has pledged its support to the Autonomous Bougainville Government to work together for Bougainville’s greater good.

President Philip Miriori made the pledge during a reconciliation ceremony between Mekamui members of North and Central Bougainville.

“Time is against us so our journey towards referendum and independence is in the hands of all to work hard to achieve what we fought and died for,” Miriori said.

“The next step of this reconciliation will begin immediately for the Mekamui to work with ABG and our President Chief, John Momis.” 

He said the Mekamui’s stand now was for the leaders to take control of peace and unify all.

Momis expressed his satisfaction and joy at the initiative undertaken by the Mekamui in reconciling its members.

“I want to congratulate the leaders and all the people responsible for taking the steps to reconcile through our customs to say sorry.

“As Christians, it is our duty to reconcile and say sorry to one and other, so I am truly happy with your initiative,” he said.

“This is a foretaste of big things to come where Bougainville will finally unite and achieve its goal of self-determination.”

Momis said he was confident that Bougainville would achieve its goal and reassured the people that Bougainville’s progress in peace and unity would prevail.

He declared the ABG, through the Bougainville Peace Agreement, was the vehicle that would bring all towards the next frontier of their journey for self-determination, which is independence.

Miriori and the Mekamui hierarchy who were present supported Momis’ stance and pledged to work toward peace and Bougainville’s unity with the ABG.