The National Alliance Party will send 61 candidates to contest this year’s National General Elections.
In a meet and greet event hosted today by Party Officials and Parliamentary Members, Party Leader Patrick Pruaitch spoke highly of the history of NA and how it has contributed to the political front of the country.
He said the party wants people who can manage the country – professionals and not amateurs who want to enter politics for the wrong reasons.
“I’m looking for people who have run systems before. People who were managers before. People who have managed the private sector before. People are leaders themselves. Because it is a serious business to run a country,” Pruaitch said.
Out of the 61, four women will run under the NA ticket. Former Eastern Highlands Governor Julie Soso, Former Morobe Provincial Administrator Sheila Haro, Former Secretary for Labor Mary Morola and longtime NA party Secretary Joyce Grant.
“As a party, we are privileged to have four women candidates running under our party. They bring to the party a wealth of experience and we are looking forward to working with them,” Pruaitch added.
The National Alliance since it’s inception in 1995 has led government twice under former party leader the late Grand Chief Sir Michael Somare. It remains the only political party to hold government and serve a full 5 year term from 2002-2007.
“We have formed government twice, and nothing is stopping us from forming it the third time. We have 8 seating members in Parliament. The bulk will come from you the candidates,” Pruaitch said.
Pruaitch also congratulated the other NA parliament members and said in the last 5 years they have performed well in their districts.
“Other parties have a bulk of members who are current MPS. They will contest but carry with them legacy issues. Our MPs do not have legacy issues, and you the candidates will add on to the 8,” he added.
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