Activist groups say that the Prime Minister needs to allow himself to be brought in to answer to the numerous allegations leveled against him.
They are also reiterating calls for a nationwide stop work on Monday, May 9th.
Chairman of PNG Anti-Corruption Movement for Change Lucas Kiap told Loop PNG that the civil society groups are of the view that the Prime Minister is undermining the laws and institutions which give meaning to the existence of this country.
Kiap outlined that the economy of the country has also shown no improvement with the recent severe foreign currency shortages, affecting businesses, forcing them to lay off workers.
He says that even the government has been observed to be cutting back on critical programs such as health, education and infrastructure.
Meantime, people are suffering as Kiap explains that the daily cost of living has risen, meaning that the government has not contained inflation, sending prices of basic goods and services skyrocketing.
He says the country needs investment which can create more jobs however, the actions of the Prime Minister run the risk of making investors view PNG as a lawless and unstable state for investment.
All the civil society groups are calling on the citizens to stop work and stand united with the university students, calling for Prime Minister Peter O'Neill to step down now come Monday, May 9th.
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