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.