Namah Eyes PM’s Post as He Nominates

THE Opposition Leader and incumbent Vanimo Green MP, Belden Namah says the country has had more resources but poor management has been our problem as a developing nation.

Namah made this statement following his nomination in Vanimo, West Sepik Province.

“The work of the Government is to govern, make laws and ensure these laws are followed. Government must create policies and make sure there are programs coming off the policies and make funding available to deliver both.

“The business of the Government is not to go into business or invest in resource projects because these practices in the past have created competing priorities and most are conflict of interest, “said Namah.

Namah nominated last Thursday in Vanimo Town. He was swamped by a sea of red with his supporters gathered at the Vanimo Airport to welcome him before filing his nomination.

Speaking after his nomination the incumbent Vanimo-Green MP said he was elected into Parliament in 2007, 2012 and 2017. He said his leadership has been proven with the electorate seeing many roads connecting communities.

“I will continue from where I left.

“I worked hard to build roads right into Vanimo Green Station. He said people from Green and other parts of the District will now come into town because of better roads. This is in the history of the electorate, said Namah.

Namah also admitted that being in the Opposition is tough for a Member.

Namah is contesting for a fourth time since becoming MP in 2007.

His nomination was witnessed by PNG Party President, Nelson Kamako including fellow PNG Party candidates and Rodney Kenny the Returning Officer for Vanimo Green.

The sitting Opposition Leader told his supporters he is confident of retaining the seat. He also appealed to the public to work together with relevant state agencies and electoral officers to deliver a free, fair and safe election in Vanimo.

During his nomination speech Namah also made his intention known to contest for the Prime Minister seat. He said PNG needs the kind of leadership that will steer the country and its people away from the current economic turmoil.

“I am confident to bid for the Prime Minister seat, “said Namah.

Meanwhile Namah’s PNG Party has endorsed 48 candidates across the country to contest in the 2022 National General Elections.