There will be no celebrations in the Kandep electorate commemorating PNG’s 40th Independence anniversary.
Local MP and Opposition leader, Don Polye said his electorate which has been hit by El Nino is currently looking for food to eat.
Kandep was hit hard by the El Nino where the food crops were destroyed by drought and frost.
"How can we hold celebration when my people are hungry," he said.
Meanwhile efforts to deliver relief supplies are ongoing.