Recall Parlt soon to address issues

THE National Executive Council should advise Governor-General Grand Chief Sir Bob Dadae to recall Parliament to address the constitutional requirements on number of sitting days per year and most importantly, the outstanding issues before the issuing of writs for next year’s national general election.
Papua New Guinea has had enough of court battles between the Opposition Leader Belden Namah and Prime Minister James Marape over matters that can be dealt with easily instead of running to courts every time at the expenses of taxpayers’ money.
Our Government should stop some of these unnecessary court cases and wastage of public funds.
Put this money into the maintenance of deteriorated roads on our highways.
I thank Namah and a few Opposition MPs for their continued attacks on the Government about many issues of public importance.
Papua New Guineans, especially in the rural areas, have had enough of the Government’s false promises and excuses.
For instance; when will the promise of Police Commissioner David Manning to fast-track arrest those involved in corruption?
The country is also waiting to see the creation of more electorates and provinces before next year’s elections.
The law stipulates that an open MP should represent 40,000 population in an electorate and not more than that.
Electorates that have more than 40,000 people should be divided.
Provinces that have more than 500,000 people should.
It is also time to update the common roll accurately and people should be educated enough on how to vote and the election process.

Samson Napo,
Former Bulolo MP