We must learn from these events

ARE you troubled by the inhumane trauma that was ignited by the political rivalries around the country?
I am.
Realising that many people will undergo counselling after the election as what they experienced is contextually similar to that of the Middle East and African nations.
Irrespective of the shockwave that hit every nerve in my body, I also feel for my families and loved ones.
Will they be safe out there?
People are extremely paranoid when violence escalates.
It started when a massacre of more than 18 people in a single incident occurred in the Highlands.
It followed by another scuffle between two parties for the Moresby North-East seat outside the counting venue at Sir John Guise Stadium…a mile away from Parliament.
Consecutive clashes followed afterwards.
The destruction of both State and private properties and lootings have become a common way to show frustration during the counting period.
Certain parts of the country have encountered similar instances to which it prompts the question – Is Papua New Guinea truly a Christian country or a no man’s land?
Injustice in PNG is drastically peaking while justice is slowly disappearing.
It has come to a point where Papua New Guineans are somewhat fit to apply for refugee status elsewhere in the world.
After all our sufferings, the few minorities will enjoy a luxurious life while the rest of us will return to our struggle.
We will return to our gardens, street stalls and offices while the ones we fought for will enjoy their privileges on top of our DSIP and PSIP funds.
And then the five-year term will lapse, bringing the next election.
Will we have a similar nightmare the next time around too?
Never do I wish for it.
This wealthy land deserves peace and prosperity.
Someone should put an end to all our woes.
We have been roasted alive on a flame, pierced through our spine is a spike made of corruption.
It has infiltrated our systems to an extent where it has become a threat to our existence.
GE22 must be taken into consideration when updating or enacting new laws as to avoid such uncontrollable scenarios in the future.
Therefore, can the responsible authorities penalise the perpetrators according to the degree of offence they have committed?

Petrus GAND
UPNG-BH2O-SOB
Anti-Corruption-Activist