Incumbent Member for Daulo and caretaker Minister for Environment Conservation and Climate Change, Pogio Ghate has thanked the people of Daulo, Eastern Highlands Province for the mandate accorded to him in the last five years.
The Pangu candidate made this remark following his exclusion in the 2022 National General Election.
“Its the people’s choice to elect new leader, it’s not my birthright or anyone else to claim the seat, I respect the other fifty-six contestants of Daulo and wish them good luck,” said Ghate.
Ghate thanked the Incumbent, James Marape for three things:
1) Visiting the Daulo district,
2) According him a portfolio to oversee in spite of the short time frame and,
3) Having confidence in his leadership.
“As the out going MP for Daulo, I take this time to congratulate my successor.
“I did what I can to the best of my ability in service delivery despite the covid-19 pandemic in the country. I have no regrets and I am now a happy free man moving on,” Ghate expressed.
I also congratulate those who retain their seats and newcomers as well. Wishing them good luck to form government,” Ghate said.
“I delivered more services to my people than other district did in two years when Pangu took the government in 2019 and I and have no regrets at any cost despite three years wasted in court battle,” he said.
Under Ghate’s leadership, the Daulo DDA created the Daulo Civil Works and Daulo Fresh Produce.
“Two companies for the people of Daulo to benefit from and some projects that I left due to the my limited timing are now in your power,” he said.
Wishing you all the best and good luck, Ghate said.
The Pangu candidate acknowledged Finschhafen MP elect, Rainbo Paita for assistance while being a Minister for National Planning.
Ghate also expressed his concern about the election in Daulo District.
“Most of the candidate and their supporters accused us of foul play, with properties destroyed, and two innocent supporters kidnapped,” said Ghate.
But the outgoing MP forgave those who accused him stating he is looking forward to helping the new MP and completing ongoing development projects initiated under his leadership.
“As I bow out, I would like to thank all the Pangu team for the support especially incumbent Prime Minister and Tari Pori MP elect, James Marape.
He thanked his supporters for maintaining peace and order despite false accusation, critics and violence in Daulo electorate.
Ghate was eliminated on the 6th position. A new MP for Daulo is expected to be declared as counting and exclusions continues.
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