By HERON KANEMA
MADANG Governor Peter Yama has invited his Madang MP Bryan Kramer and two senior physicians, Professor Peter Siba and Dr Glen Mola to a public debate on Astra Zeneca Covid-19 vaccines rollout in the country as per Prime Minister James Marape’s announcement recently.
“In the interest of my people of Madang Province and Papua New Guinea, I am calling on Professor Peter Siba, Hon. Bryan Kramer, Professor Glen Mola and other interested Papua New Guineans to an open debate, as suggested by Professor Siba.
“I am inviting these gentlemen to come to Madang to debate at the Divine Word University and I am willing to sponsor the debate. Come and speak the truth and only truth will set you free,” Mr Yama said.
Professor Siba however in his earlier social media post (Facebook) has openly made it clear that he will take on board Mr Kramer and Professor Glen Mola on a public debate on Covid-19 vaccines rollout in Papua New Guinea.
He made this known as he claimed that he had a personal attack from Justice Minister Kramer and Professor Mola, following his statement on the Covid-19 vaccines rollout.
“Let’s put aside our ego and pride and humble ourselves, especially my good MP for Madang Hon. Bryan Kramer and my good brother Prof Glen Mola. “Covid-19 is our enemy so what are all these personal attacks on me for.
“I have spoken my mind as Peter Siba, and do not represent my current employer or my former employer. I am prepared to take you on a public debate out in an open forum on this vaccine if you continue to slander my name and reputation,” he added.
Meanwhile Kramer has welcomed Professor Siba’s request and assured the public that he will take the challenge in the public forum as per the request.
“I’m more than happy to have this debate. I believe it’s important people are held to account for their statements and evidence to support allegations made,” he responded.
Many people have also commented on this and urged them to have a debate in an open forum as stated by Governor Yama.
However, Dr Mola has not made any comment on this as yet and he is believed to be in Cairns, Australia seeking medical attention for Covid-19 vaccine.
We expect next course of action on the request made by Madang Governor Peter Yama and will reach out to you as shortly as possible.
