Juffa welcomes government's decision to move him to the opposition
“Basically I am satisfied. I just want to state that I am satisfied that I have always spoken up against decisions I feel are not in the best interest of the country or its people. I will continue to do what I have been doing and speak up for PNG. I really don’t care where I sit as long as it’s in parliament,” he said.
Marape stated in the media that Juffa’s removal from the government benches was based on his criticisms against government policies and announcements.
According to Marape, the ruling People’s National Congress (PNC) party has resolved in their caucus meeting to remove the Oro Governor and leader of the People’s Movement for Change party from the government benches.
However, Juffa said he understands the government for making such a decision against him.
“As for the government’s position I am in agreement and understand. The government cannot be seen to be divided in issues it has developed policies,” he said.
He said whether one is in government or opposition, the core business for any elected representative in parliament was to hear the cries of the people and make decisions and policies that would always suit their conditions and nothing more.
“I respect the O’Neill-Dion Government and the opposition but my views and observations on government policies and announcements in public would continue regardless of where I sit in parliament. I am entitled to represent the views and needs of the people I represent and that is all I am doing,” he said.
PNG Today/PNGFM
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