Days of Confusion

Sue says:

There's some upheaval about the leadership of the government of PNG lately. Opposition Members of Parliament, as well as some members of the prime minister's own party, seem to be intent on ousting the  prime minister.

In recent months there have been several issues that have been dealt with in ways that seem to disregard the PNG constitution or procedural rules in Parliament. There was an attempt to make the Ombudsman Commission (which looks into charges against Members of Parliament or the departments they head) powerless. A law was passed that disregards sound forestry policy in making contracts with foreign companies. It was made impossible to sue to in regards to mineral contracts. The manner of the appointment of the Governor General (who calls for elections) recently was questionable.

The current prime minister has served the country many years. He recently tried to get his party to agree that his son with be the leader of his party when the current prime minister is required by law to retire in two years. (His own party was alarmed by this.) Some people say that this leader thinks himself above the law. Lately, he is given to sacking his own party leaders who disagree with him.

Applications were made to hold protest marches in the capital this week. The chief of police has denied any protests be held in any town in the nation this week. He cited public safety reasons.

It is not our policy to support or work against political figures here, but we want our prayer team to know what is happening. We  ask God to confirm in office a person who follows the laws of the land and promotes others who do the same. When the government follows honest policies, all the rest of the country are free to go about their business in peace.