The Business Council of PNG, in response to the Supreme Court decision and subsequent actions by the O’Neill government is calling for restraint and a respect for the rule of law.
"The ongoing dispute between the two factions is only adding to the confusion as PNG prepares to go to the polls," said president Ernie Gangloff.
"The Business Council is calling on all stakeholders to respect the Supreme Court’s decision and allow the citizens to cast their votes as they seek to elect members to a new parliament.
"We are calling on all stakeholders to remain calm and allow the democratic process to continue.
"We also call on the disciplined forces to respect the rule of law.
"We respectfully call on Sir Michael Somare and Peter O’ Neill to rally support from within their respective camps to ensure that the elections are not impeded in any way."
"The ongoing dispute between the two factions is only adding to the confusion as PNG prepares to go to the polls," said president Ernie Gangloff.
Ernie Gangloff |
"We are calling on all stakeholders to remain calm and allow the democratic process to continue.
"We also call on the disciplined forces to respect the rule of law.
"We respectfully call on Sir Michael Somare and Peter O’ Neill to rally support from within their respective camps to ensure that the elections are not impeded in any way."