Honorable Dr. Billy Joseph, Member for Nipa Kutubu, expresses support for ACP Kua and emphasizes the collective ownership of Southern Highlands Province (SHP) by its 500,000 plus residents. He voices concern over perceived partiality among public servants, particularly police officers, who align with political interests.
Dr. Billy urges for an impartial investigation, urging against turning the inquiry into a politically driven witch-hunt targeting specific individuals.
He highlights documented instances where containers and their contents were accessed and tampered with, facilitated by rogue police officers. Sworn affidavits substantiate these claims.
Further, Dr. Billy clarifies his lack of interest in the ballot contents due to the legitimacy of their electoral victory, supported by 43,000 plus genuine votes. He underscores the strength of their case and cites relevant legal precedents, demonstrating confidence in the legal process.
He vehemently opposes the destruction of lives and property, aligning with the principles of their clean campaign and win.
Dr. Joseph refrains from assigning blame for the box destruction, emphasizing the need to await the completion of the investigation.
In light of the situation, Dr. Joseph calls upon Assistant Commissioner of Police Western End Samson Kua and the Commissioner of Police David Manning to institute an independent investigation team to uncover the truth. He strongly condemns any compromise of police duty for political gains.
