PNG needs strong leaders

GIVEN the political shenanigans of late, Frexie Maneh put forward quite a plausible and pertinent argument that the Prime Minister should be chosen by the people (The National, July 25).
The too common abdication or shirking of one’s sworn parliamentary duties and the peoples expressed wishes through their votes by MPs, more so by some of the current MPs, has been of increasing great concern over the years but seemed more rampant over the past four years and more so lately.
The level of discontent being expressed over such behaviuor clearly begs for a fairer way of choosing the country’s chief executive.
Such a person must possess exemplary attributes including integrity, dignity, strong Christian values and the necessary management skills.
He or she must or should have the heart and courage to dogmatically put the peoples’ and country’s interests ahead of the too common temptations to embezzle to satisfy ones desires for overnight amassing of personal wealth and depriving his people of much needed services and development.
Yes, it will cost much more but surely the benefits to be gained in terms of political stability,  uninterrupted delivery of much needed essential services and development programmes should easily outweigh the costs.
And more importantly will cut out the horse-trading culture and ship jumping by MPs.

BT
New Ireland