Women empowerment, urban settlement issues and a prolonged SME program are some key issues that will need to be addressed should he be mandated by the people of the Moresby North-East electorate, says candidate Carl Okuk. Speaking to the people of Kanage St., Mr. Okuk outlined his plans for the people of 6mile, stating that housing would be priority as most of the people living along the street have been living there for more than 20 – 30 years.
As part of this plan, Mr. Okuk policy is to push for communal ownership for housing. “We will push to sign contracts with all home owners and long-time public servants to own homes,” Okuk said.He added that housing is important as many living within the city come from all parts of the country.
Okuk stated that we all come from different walks of life and are settling within the city, we have to live within that fact. He also said that urban settlements are in danger and with the city expanding, these settlements will be prime land for expansion.
He said that it is a long term agenda that needs to be addressed. “Many have given their service to the country and it’s only right we give back,” he added. Addressing the crowd, he stated that there are policies in place and that they needed government will to push for them. He urged them to analyze people before they cast their votes, saying that people will say anything to get into parliament and it’s important that people take responsibility and ownership.
“Should be two things to take into consideration when electing a leader. Firstly, knowledge and experience in their fields of expertise. They must have sound knowledge of what they aim to achieve they must have the experience to showcase that they are capable of fulfilling their role.
Secondly, they must have the passion and dedication to work with the people for the people,” he said. Mr. Okuk came in second in the last election, falling short to seating candidate John Kaupa.