By Loretta B Manele
The 12th parliament has been urged to put a stop to corruption, such as the likes exposed by the auditor general’s report on the economic stimulus package (ESP).
“We are leaders, let’s take it up. If there is alleged corruption there, let’s put a stop to this.”
John Maneniaru, chairman of the Bills and Legislative Committee and member of Parliament for West Are’Are constituency stressed this whilst referring to the Economic Stimulus Package (ESP) audit report in parliament yesterday.
He commended the prime minister and government for putting perspective into this audit report.
Maneniaru said this is something we must address because our people are making observations of it to the point of even making allegations about it.
He expressed that they are members of parliament thus must put a stop to this and redirect the country.
Maneniaru mentioned that there is also the Festival of Pacific Arts (FOPA) report that is known to people and given that it is small report, people have also made a lot of allegations about it.
“When I was temporarily in government, we dealt with outstanding bills, government ministries had to look for money to sort it out.”
Maneniaru pointed out that the more reports that come the better so they can address them heads on as responsible parliamentarians.
“If there is a need and if there’s a way, let’s redirect this country.
“So PM, I commend you and the government let’s address these reports heads on and redirect this country and put a stop to direct and clear corruption if those allegations are true.”
