Bulolo MP Sam Basil Jnr has issued a statement today expressing concern about spin doctors prompting trivial issues while also commending the various MPs who left the Government as patriots who are listening, hearing, and seeing the plight of the people. Mr Basil, an opposition member and first time parliamentarian, said these MPs have made decisions that have now affected their existing positions in government such as Ministers, Vice Ministers, Chairman of Committees and also in their respective political parties. In the statement, Mr Basil said the decisions made comes with risks to their districts and their people, and "we must appreciate the decisions made". “I wish to acknowledge other MPs moving out of the Government and especially those from Morobe that have led the biggest exit with Ministers Rainbo Paita and Kobby Bomareo, and MPs Solan Loifa, Theo Pelgen and Marsh Narawec." “We are mindful of our Deputy Prime Minister John Rosso and Minister Jason Peter, but assure that we must do anything in politics for the greater good for the people of Morobe and PNG." “We acknowledge the sentiments expressed by Governor Luther Wenge that PNG needs to exercise strong leadership traits to raise questions and issues and cause change without fear or favour." “We must move away from the overemphasis of provincial and regional issues and focus on the national interest." "I left the Government that had all Morobe MPs as I needed to make a strong statement to the Prime Minister and other leaders that we need to change course of the way we are addressing social, economic, and political issues." “We had good plans, policies, and statements, but it was not translated to the people on the ground." “We were not making hard decisions to change the status quo such as containing inflation, attracting domestic and foreign investment in our industries, cutting down on huge loans, cutting down on public utility outages and disruptions to communication and transport services, putting more money and investment into agriculture, and improving livelihoods of the people."