There is a possibility of more women contesting in the next general
elections as the current political scene created an opportunity for them by taken
on board three women MPs.
But women will need to campaign as men have been doing and should be
not looking at free handouts from the systems in place. The 22 women reserve seats
for women is a slap on the face for this young country. Where in the developed
world are women given free access to hold position in the public office? PNG
Women’s Council has its version to this issue to justify their stance but we
are a developing nation and just cannot jump into conclusion that women can do
a better job than men.
If Delilah Gore, Lujaya Kouza and Julie Soso campaigned and raced
against millionaires and other political savvy men to become victorious, how can
the concept of providing free seats for sluggish women be seen as tangible? They
must sweat, walk and campaign like the men did so that they would understand
what it takes to being in power and not to be asking to be preyed upon as “rubber
stamps” in the long run.
Women are emotional beings and men are logical beings. Decision
based on emotional grounds are not healthy and can be damaging for a young
nation, we need logical debates and strategic decision. Strong women leaders
are needed today and should not take a free ride on the sweat of the current female
MPs who are currently ambassadors of the general women folk and at a time when
our country is facing a great transition. Politics and motherhood do not mix
well!
Political leadership and acumen for women are developed and refined over
many years. It’s not an overnight decision; because sacrifices will need to be
made or are forced upon to alter nature’s set laws.
It’s a man’s game out there but if want to play it; you got have the
right combination to stay in the game.
Delilah Gore’s various portfolios have basically proven to the
nation that women can be leaders of this nation. But her personal traits,
skills and background determined her political career and it was not an
overnight decision or a sudden burst of inspiration. She was groomed and tasked
responsibilities as a leader in her local community to lead and serve plus her
own personal life and faith prepared her
for greater responsibilities and so may have been her other two colleagues.
