Manning accepts government sediment of dissatisfaction
saying is a “Call to Action”

Police Commissioner David Manning has accepted the government sediment of
dissatisfaction in the wake of ethnic clashes and killings in the nation’s capital of Port
Moresby in the recent past.
Mr Manning highlighted these issues at the 2022 national general election security debrief
conference in Lae Morobe Province, this morning saying, “As many of you are aware, our
performance has been a point of discussion on the floor of Parliament recently.
“As your leader I ultimately will and have accepted the responsibility of these sentiments of
dissatisfaction. I accept it of course with grave concern.
“What was argued on the floor of parliament is a “Call to Action’” of the Police Force by our
National Leaders. I have responded that the RPNGC will respond to this call.
“We have commenced this process in Headquarters, and we remain committed to ensuring
we secure the necessary support from our government, and of course our development and
bilateral partners.
“In doing so, I have directed certain reforms that need to be initiated, focused on bettering
ourselves in order to meet the expectations of our stakeholders.
“This includes improving performance accountability, strengthening processes, ensuring a
organisational mind set shift to ensure compliance and more effective service delivery at
both the National and Sub national level.
“Let me put on record that if we do not take necessary steps to addressing our operational
gaps and resolving them at least two years before 2027, we will not be in a position to
ensure the delivery of the electoral process come 2027.
“Time has called for all partners to develop a single planning document that is not only
understood by all but is able to be implemented across a multi-agency environment through
multi agency concurrent activities to deliver a shared desired and agreed outcome. A
document that sets out clear planning and operational and administrative guidelines that
allow for effective use of assets and resources all the while enhancing effective
collaboration.