10/09/2024
"As Papua New Guinea's Independence Day approaches, I find myself grappling with a sense of frustration and disappointment. While this day should be a celebration of our freedom, unity, and progress, I can't help but feel that there's little to celebrate. Our country is rich in culture, natural resources, and potential, yet we are weighed down by the rampant corruption that has seeped into nearly every level of leadership.
For years, we’ve heard promises of development, improved infrastructure, better education, healthcare, and opportunities for all Papua New Guineans. Yet, here we stand—decades later—with little to show for it. Instead of progress, we witness leaders who seem more focused on lining their own pockets than on uplifting the nation. The promises remain just that—empty words, while corruption thrives at the expense of the common people.
How can we celebrate when healthcare facilities lack basic supplies, when children struggle to access quality education, and when unemployment rates continue to rise? The riches of our land seem to benefit only a select few, while the majority of our people face daily struggles.
Independence is not just about breaking free from colonial rule; it’s about self-reliance, growth, and securing a better future for every citizen. Yet, in this moment, it feels as though our leaders have robbed us of the true essence of independence. Until we see real, meaningful change—until our leaders stand for transparency, accountability, and the well-being of the people—our celebrations will remain hollow, overshadowed by the glaring failures we can no longer ignore.
This Independence Day, instead of celebrating, we must reflect. We must demand better. Our future depends on it."
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