“We disagree with the Prime Minister regarding the civil unrest where he stated, it was orchestrated by one group of people.”
“If the Prime Minister had done his investigations, he would know this act was carried out by 60-70% of the semi-urban and settlements. And each suburb had its own uprising to it nearest service areas.”
That’s according to the PNG Banks Finance Institution Workers Union (PNGBFIWU) Vice President (VP) Raphael Waiyalaka, who expressed the concerns.
“We condemn what has happened on 10th Wednesday that affected businesses and law-abiding citizens.”
Furthermore, he added, addressing the statement from the PNG Trade Union Congress Acting General Secretary regarding Bills passed into law at shocking speed abusing constituency.
“Laws are being passed in lightning speed to benefit the few groups in power.”
“What about the Labor and Vagrancy laws and others that need to be updated from many years, to provide relief and control issues.”
“This civil unrest could’ve been avoided if we had utilized these laws.”
“We’ve witnessed a time bomb explode in our faces.”
“Therefore, we need to be honest and address the root issues such as high cost in living and inflation, to work around it to relive the people from its burden.”
Mr. Wiyalaka further added if we are to never face such a situation in this country, the government “NEEDS” to implement laws that will benefit its people.