O’Neill: I have no issues with any Hela leader
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O’Neill: I have no
issues with any Hela leader
PORT MORESBY: Former prime minister Peter O’Neill says
he has no issues with any Hela leader.
He told a gathering that
in Tari on Friday (June 17, 2022) while supporting his People’s National
Congress (PNC) candidate in an election rally.
In a statement yesterday
(June 19, 2022), Prime Minister James Marape commended the people of Tari-Pori
and Hela for tier behavior during the PNC rally.
PNG Cyber Monitor reproduces below a few General Election 2022 news updates as reported by The National:
O’Neill: I have no
issues
June 20, 2022The NationalMain Stories
He told a gathering that in Tari on Friday while supporting his People’s
National Congress candidates during a rally.
O’Neill was well received by Hela people as indicated by Prime Minister James
Marape.
In a statement yesterday, Marape commended the people of Tari-Pori and Hela for
their behaviour during the People’s National Congress (PNC) rally.
He said the peace and calm displayed by the people of Tari-Pori and Hela,
despite O’Neill being his strongest opponent during the elections, should be a
good example for the rest of Papua New Guinea.
Marape, who was in Eastern Highlands on Friday campaigning for his Pangu Pati
candidates, said there was no need for violence during the elections.
“I want to commend the people of Hela for their behaviour during the visit of
PNC leader and former prime minister Peter O’Neill on Friday,” he said.
“Their good citizenship has shone despite so much negativity about the
province, and is a shining light for the rest of Papua New Guinea.
“The people of Hela have obviously listened to our appeals for peace during the
elections, and while there have been election-related violence in other
provinces, there have been none to date in the province. “I thank the people of
Hela for allowing O’Neill in to do his campaigning in the true spirit of
democracy.
“This is the type of mind-set and attitude I want to see spread right around
the country, especially in this election period, when we do not want to see
violence.
“People should be allowed to listen freely to all candidates, and from there,
make up their minds and vote for the candidate of their choice.”
PNGDF team arrive in WNB for election ops
A PNG Defence Force
platoon is now in Kimbe, West New Britain to help police conduct the General
Election 2022 (GE22).
The 36-man team led by Lt Pondros Kichawen were engaged under a 60-day role of
the security personnel for the election.
Acting provincial administrator Leo Mapmani in welcoming the team, said the
administration would provide whatever support necessary to help with their
engagement in the province.
Police manpower strength in the province has been stretched to the limit with
escalating law and order issues.
A Mobile Squad 18 from Tomaringa had been in the province helping the local
police deal with the law and order issues and were now engaged in GE22 while
Mobile Squad 19 was being deployed to Kokopo.
Provincial Police Commander Chief Insp John Iara said he was happy that the
PNGDF team had arrived to help them.
Iara said they had recruited 100 reservists to work with the regular police
personnel.
Potape holds Bible, promises to serve only
FORMER acting Hela governor and Komo-Margarima
MP Francis Potape held a Bible in the presence of thousands of people in Hela’s
Tari and said that he is contesting in General Election 2022 (GE22) to provide
service to the people.
“I have no interest in Pangu Pati nor the People’s National Congress (PNC)
party in forming the Government,” he added.
Potape who was endorsed by PNC party leader Peter O’Neill on Friday said he was
not interested in making Prime Minister James Marape become PM again nor
O’Neill to become the next PM but was concerned about his people.
He said he was happy to have the blessings of the party and his main focus was
to look into the people’s needs, especially to address the law and order
situation and improve infrastructure in the province.
“I am holding the Bible for you (people) to witness that I have no interest in
political parties, I want to serve the interest of the people who have suffered
much.
“Political parties will not come and develop our districts and provinces, but
elected leaders will do and it is time the people must elect good leaders.
“Stop the unnecessary squabbles and attacking each other supporting Pangu Pati
and PNC parties. People should now make good judgments and elect good leaders,”
he said.
Potape was among incumbent Koroba-Kopiago MP Petrus Thomas, Tari-Pori candidate
Bul Miape, new electorates Komo-Hulia candidates Phill Pajako and Margarima
Felix Nol who were fielded by PNC.
“The province received about K2.4 billion in the last five years, there are now
tangible development in the province.
“The Tari-Pori district police station remains the same after the separation
from Southern Highlands, it is now the provincial capital and it remains the
same. There is no proper market facility and other public facilities.
“The province cannot be led by MPs with poor leadership qualities, people
should now think of the future and vote for good leaders,” he said.
Cops confiscate
uniforms
June 20, 2022The
NationalMain Stories
KOMO police
confiscated police and army uniforms at the Komo International Airport in Hela
last week.
According to a police statement yesterday, police confirmed that they
confiscated one blue field uniform, three police long pants and a pair of GB
boots as well as one set of PNG Defence Force camouflage uniform, one shirt and
one short trousers.
“These items are now in police custody and investigations are being conducted
into their origin and where its final intended destination,” the statement
said.
“We are aware that misinformation can create fear and panic, hence our
clarification.”
Hela Governor Philip Undialu has also called for an immediate investigation
into the incident.
“I call on the defence and police hierarchies to launch an investigation to
establish if it’s true that all the boxes that were brought in a chartered
flight to Komo on a private jet contained police and defence uniforms as
alleged on social media,” he said.
“From what I gather, the alleged boxes of uniforms is fake news, only one
police uniform with boots and one defence uniform were confiscated.
PNGDF deploys men, vehicles
SEVENTEEN vehicles and
17 combat drivers were sent off in a quiet dedication ceremony at Igam Barrack
at 3am by the PNG Defence Force.
PNGDF Ops Natel task group two chaplain Captain David Ndramen dedicated the
fleet and the drivers to God before deploying them to the highlands to support
the police-led security operations for the General Election 2022 (GE22).
“Today, as you all deploy, it is important that we seek God’s blessing and
protection of each of you and the cars you will be driving,” he said.
“Therefore, today, we ask the Lord to protect and guide each of you during your
duty.”
After the dedication service, team leader and supervisor chief warrant officer
Annis Ninim gave his orders to all the drivers.
He told his drivers to put safety first while on duty and observe traffic
rules.
He also challenged them to take good care of the cars as they were brand new
ones given by Australian defence force purposely to use for GE22.
The Green Fleet team left as early as 4am from Lae to Mt Hagen.
Central police to strictly monitor alcohol
ban, says Midi
POLICE in Central will
beef up security to monitor the alcohol ban in the province, provincial
commander Supt John Midi says.
He said highway patrol units had been on the ground imposing the ban since the
province announced it.
“We have tasked the Central highway patrol units to carry out random roadblocks
which has been ongoing” he said.
Midi said as the province approached the main event of the 2022 General
Election (GE22), which was polling and counting, they would intensify the
operation.
“Same as the National Capital District, we will step up on imposing the ban
also in Central,” he added.
He called on villagers to avoid alcohol-related fights like the recent one at
the Papa and Lealea villages last weekend, which caused two deaths.
Meanwhile, Central provincial administrator and chief liquor commissioner
Francis Koaba said liquor ban in the province started on May 12 and would end
on July 31.
He said the purpose of the ban was to ensure a peaceful and trouble-free GE22
in each village.
“Provincial liquor officials have been advised to closely monitor and ensure
that liquor restrictions are adhered to ,” he said.
Policemen staging illegal road checks and
collecting illegal fees
By ELIAS LARI
POLICE officers
conducting illegal road checks along the Highlands Highway and demanding a fine
from commuters is illegal and totally wrong, a senior officer says.
Assistant Commissioner of Police (ACP) Highlands eastern command, Rigga Neggi,
said that the practise was “very bad for the constabulary”.
Neggi said road checks were not supposed to be conducted unnecessarily nor was
the charging of illegal fees along the highway.
He said many people were becoming victims to it, especially those travelling
the Highlands Highway towards Chimbu, Eastern Highlands and even Jiwaka.
Neggi said that the travelling public and PMV owners or trucking firms depended
on police to provide security.
“They depend on you to provide security, not for you to use bullying tactics to
demand their money,” he said.
“You should to do something positive instead of taking a day off on the highway
collecting illegal fees and this practice must stop.”
Neggi urged police officers to follow their code of conduct and perform duties
within their boundaries.
He said people should not fear police, but they have to find comfort and
security when having police presence around them.
He said officers at all times must maintain people’s trust and confidence
instead of destroying the good name of the constabulary.
Neggi added that many people did not feel well when travelling the highway
because of the illegal road checks and this should stop immediately.
“You need to do something good and know that you are paid to do your job, which
you have choose.”
“You choose to serve the people and the country and policing means security and
order so you must lead by example,” he said.
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