The Leader of Opposition Hon. Matthew Wale has condemned the Prime Minister for engaging in deceptive tactics following criticisms of his silence on the recent kidnapping issue.
Hon. Wale stressed that matters of national security falls squarely on the Prime Minister, not the Leader of Opposition.
“It is misleading for the Prime Minister to shift blame to anyone else when he, as the head of the executive, holds the sole responsibility for national security. This is purely deceptive,” Hon. Wale said.
Contrary to the Prime Minister’s accusations, Hon. Wale said that he actively sought an appointment with the Commissioner of Police to be briefed on the situation.
“Communications were made through official channels to the Commissioner of Police in the morning of 21 October 2024, followed by a second email in the afternoon. There was however no acknowledgement of receipt or response whatsoever,” Hon. Wale said.
Hon. Wale said that making a statement without proper information from the police would have been irresponsible at that time.
“Adding to the media frenzy without clear, verified information would have been reckless. I chose to wait for true and proper information before speaking further,” Wale explained.
Hon. Wale however said that the Prime Minister’s actions already wreak of deception and a blatant disregard for accountability. The Prime Minister is mocking the people’s anxiety and fears.
“The PM specifically said that he would not be going overseas to Samoa for CHOGM due to domestic issues. It seems that the issue of kidnapping was not domestic enough, to keep him from going to Indonesia. This deceptive behaviour raises serious concerns about his priorities” Wale said.
The oppsition leader then condemn the Prime Minister’s known as rare relationship with Indonesia, describing it as the act of Judas’ betrayal.
“The PM’s relationship with Indonesia mirrors that of Judas: selling the birthright of West Papuans for thirty pieces of silver. The PM should be ashamed of himself,” Wale concluded.
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