President of the Autonomous Region of Bougainville, Ishmael Toroama says the 2022 Papua New Guinea National General Election will be the final election that Bougainville will take part in as the Island Region prepares for the final political settlement (not before 2025 and no later than 2027) in the quest for political independence.
President Toroama said the 2022 National Election is very crucial for the future of Bougainville as people elect their representatives in the 11th National Parliament.
“These leaders will determine our future based on their loyalty to Bougainville and commitment to serving our wish for independence that was expressed in 2019 Bougainville Referendum,” said Toroama.
The AROB President urged every Bougainvillean to look beyond campaign promises of monetary gain and delusions of grandeur that is evident during any election.
“We must vote for a person who will represent Bougainville and be the voice of the Autonomous Bougainville Government in Parliament.
President Toroama urged the voting population to vote for a leader who will not compromise the political resolve for Bougainville and one who is not afraid to stand within the halls of the National Parliament and fight for Bougainville’s Independence as a sovereign nation,” added President Toroama.
Toroama said AROB need leaders who will not succumb to the pressures of party politics and comprise. The President said AROB needs leaders who can proudly say the word Independence without looking over their shoulder.
“We must honor the Bougainville Peace Agreement and the memory of the twenty thousand lives lost during the Bougainville Civil War by electing leaders who will work with the ABG and truly drive forward the aspirations of our people,” said Toroama.
The AROB President also reminded people to maintain civility during the election period and to respect the electoral process as campaign is underway while polling and counting nears.
Toroama concluded by wishing all the candidates the best in their campaigning.
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