Opposition Leader Douglas Tomuriesa has shared his views on Bulolo MP Sam Basil Junior's recent move to the government. Basil, now appointed as Vice Minister for Mining and Sports assisting the Prime Minister, had previously been part of the Opposition for nine months. Tomuriesa acknowledged Basil’s move and congratulated him on his new role. "We appreciate his time spent in the Opposition and his efforts toward what we believe was a good cause," said Tomuriesa. He emphasized that every member of Parliament has the right to make decisions based on their own beliefs, and the Opposition holds no hard feelings against Basil for leaving. Tomuriesa hopes that Basil’s move to the government will benefit the people of Bulolo. "We hope that Mr. Basil’s move proves helpful for his people, and given he knows what we’ve been advocating for, we hope he uses the Opposition's ideas to be a voice of reason within the government." Despite Basil’s departure, Tomuriesa remains focused on ensuring the government delivers results, rather than just appointing more positions. He stressed that adding more leaders does not always lead to better outcomes for the country. "Quality over quantity should always be the goal," Tomuriesa said, urging the government to show clear progress in their work.