Papua New Guineans will head to the polls in June to vote in the National Elections.
The current situation of soaring inflation and the recent passing by parliament to create seven new districts are hot topics heading into the national general election.
Representatives of the Civil Society groups and the Trade Union Congress have always been critical of issues affecting the lives of the working class and the common man.
Last week at a media conference representatives of Civil Society groups and the Trade Union Congress announced a coalition dubbed the “Save the Future Coalition” they are banding together to collectively find solutions to present to the Government and the Opposition concerning hardships faced by society.
Activist Noel Anjo is part of the group that is set to be launched this Thursday at a public event.
“On the 31st of this month we will have the formation of the group Save the Future Coalition to provide solutions and alternatives to the Government in line with the Governments slogan of take back PNG, we will invite Prime Minister and the Opposition Leader” Anjo said.
The launching of the coalition will be at the Unagi Oval in Port Moresby and the public will get the chance to hear of the alternatives and solutions to be presented to Government by the group.
Acting General Secretary of the PNG Trade Union Congress Anton Sekum says the people of Papua New Guinea must head to the polls well informed about issues affecting the country.
Sekum highlighted that the increase in the nation’s debt was a cause for concern and the public needs to know the facts.
He said PNG’s debt overseas by the Government is estimated to be close to K60 billion.
“The national debt level is something we cannot continue to ignore; people must be made aware who is responsible for the debts and what decisions it took to pile on this debt.” Sekum said.
A cause of concern was also thrown into the mix with Sekum questioning why laws were being passed to increase the number of districts in the country during the eve of elections.
“The level of legislation amendments being passed on the floor of parliament is questionable; has due process been done?
“I am not sure how far and wide the consultations were but adding districts is adding on costs, in these difficult times.
“Due processes in passing legislation must be followed; how can it be done within just 24 hours or even 72 hours, to whose benefit are these legislations being smuggled through parliament, without necessary public consent,” Sekum added.
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