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.
Wale criticized the Prime Minister’s so called rare relationship with Indonesia, likening it to an 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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-OPMC Press Release
