PNG PM Marape appeals for Citizens to take Voting Seriously as Campaign winds down

Prime Minister, James Marape, has appealed to Papua New Guineans to take voting seriously, as the country goes to the polls next Monday. 

He said the call in Kavieng today as campaigning ends tomorrow.

“As campaigns draw to a close across the nation, Mr Marape appealed for peace and reflection over the weekend, before voting starts on Monday.

He urged people to pray for God’s inspiration on the election process and the best outcome for PNG.

He says God sees right through all motives and the best team of leaders for the next five years will emerge from the campaign and voting.

Mr Marape says leaders must be elected to fix those challenges because the bucks stop with leaders, especially the person who becomes the Prime Minister.

He says challenges remaining in the country include rampant corruption in the public service, and lack of national development despite being a nation blessed with abundance of God-given resources. 

Mr Marape says the importance of good leadership from 2022 going forward because a nation will only progress if good, wise, honest and sincere leadership is in place. 

He says Pangu has campaigned hard, but if they are not elected back into office, a better person must emerge as Prime Minister to serve the country upfront.

NBC News / PNG Today

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