5000 turn out in Arawa for Momis rally

BY ALOYSIUS LAUKAI

Former Regional member for Bougainville and Presidential candidate, John Momis, has assured people of his commitment to take Bougainville to a referendum and beyond.

Mr Momis made these comments during a meeting at Arawa where he endorsed New Bougainville Party candidates in the Kieta district.

The rally was attended by more than 5000 people and was said to be the biggest election rally in Arawa so far.

The former ambassador to China was carried on a garamut from Independence Park to the Arawa Telikom office where he gave his speech.

He told New Dawn FM that he was satisfied with the support from the Kieta people.

Meanwhile another Independent candidate for the Ex-Combatants Central seat, David Sisito, has called on Mr Momis to make sure he works on a compensation package for ex combatants throughout the region.

Mr Sisito, who was Defence Minister in the rebel interim government, said ex combatants must be compensated before the government looks at development issues.

He said numerous calls to past presidents have fallen on deaf ears.