PNG need stable government

THE removal of the 10 restricted provisions in the organic law on the integrity of political parties and candidate (OLIPPAC) must be filled with something smarter to save political parties from fragmenting.
The removal of the components of the law that restricts MPs from party hopping by the Supreme Court in 2010 is one of the contributing factor to government instability.
This also hurts our democracy of representation, creates party instability and division amongst party executives and parliamentary leaders.
It also had an impact to smaller parties making them weaker and giving them less chances of survival.
The removal had given greater opportunity to MPs to cross anytime, anywhere at their own will and choices whenever they want.
We respect the ruling of the high court, however the actions that we see now raises doubt on the effort put in place by the office of the registry of political parties in carrying out awareness in this country for the people to practice party voting system.
If this trend continues, will PNG through the registry realise its dream of developing some solid parties who can live long?
Regarding party hopping, we will still experience similar situation in the future, even if the alternative government (opposition) wins this VONC to change Peter O’Neill PNC led government.
The MPs movement will be seen as a normal game, so nothing will change.
Parties formed should be designed to become institutions and remain stable and intact for a maximum period or more.
These 10 gaps must be fitted with something proper to stop or minimise party hopping practice.
PNC party have done quite well during 2017 national election by winning most seats in the 10th parliament and this achievement is what the office of the registry was working hard on.
Time, effort, public money and resources all put together into this exercise is because we want better results so that PNG can see a government elected by the people and for the people.
This turnaround of political events we see now seem to cast doubt on Papua New Guineas political journey in terms of good governance and stability.
We the people of this country are not interested in politics, number game and horse trading or whatsoever currently taking place.
The people of this resource rich nation want is good governance.
Your primary role we expect from you as an MP is to create better and workable policies so that public servants as facilitators can visibly implement them to ensure fair and equal flow of nations wealth must be delivered transparently so that the people Papua New Guinea can enjoy.
PNG need stable government.

Hanam Bill Sandu,
LAE