Abou MP Sir Puka Temu has called on the Government to consult more with provinces like Central Province before making decisions that affect them. Sir Puka criticized the Government for its negligent attitude towards Central Province. He pointed out a recent issue where funds meant for Gulf Province were misallocated without consulting Gulf Governor Sir Chris Haiveta, who has taken the issue now to court. "Such decisions are against the law. When reallocating funds in the National Budget, there should be consultation and notice given to relevant stakeholders," Sir Puka stated. He supports the Governor's decision to take legal action to protect his province's funds from administrative mishandling. Sir Puka also endorsed Hiri-Koiari MP Keith Iduhu's remarks about K30 million of PNG LNG Infrastructure Development Grants being given to the Enga Provincial Government, ignoring Central Province's entitlement to these funds. "Central Province was not given due regard, and I denounce this misdirection of funds meant for our province," he said. He criticized Deputy Prime Minister John Rosso's announcement of K20 million for relocating illegal settlers to Central Province land without consulting local leaders. "Did they bother to confirm, consult, or seek guidance from our provincial leaders before doing so? The answer is obvious," Sir Puka said. Sir Puka urged the Government to avoid making unilateral decisions that negatively impact Central Province's social wellbeing. He noted that the expansion of Port Moresby has led to a rise in crime affecting Central Province. "Criminals from Port Moresby use Central as a cover for their activities." He called on NCD Governor Powes Parkop to engage in dialogue with Central Governor Rufina Peter to find solutions to address crime in both NCD and Central Province.