Vote for change

A candidate contesting for the Kerema Open seat in the 2017 National Election urged voters to vote for their future and not along family lines or inducement.

Thomas Opa is among 47 candidates already nominated to contest for the Kerema open seat in Gulf Province.

 "We must rise above voting along clan lines, tribal lines, family lines, tambus (in-laws) and kandres (uncles) to elect a good leader that will fight for our fish, forest, land, water, and resources.

“Stop electing people who go into power to serve their own interests and that of their cronies.”

Opa’s nomination was witnessed by 10 tribal leaders of Gulf Province last week.

He spoke of his desire for good, honest and transparent leadership which is lacking in the province.

Opa questioned why the province is one of the least developed in the country despite been known as a resource rich province.

“So much was pumped into the electorates under DSIP yet there is nothing to show on the ground.

“Kerema is one of the least developed electorates in PNG, and it is about time, our people voted good leaders to move the electorate forward.”

The eight weeks of campaign period in the 2017 elections will end on 23 June when voters go to the polls.  

Author: 
Charles Yapumi