MICHAEL SOMARE AND PETER O'NEILL
By CHRISTOPER PAPIALI Michael Somare has survived in the parliament for more than 40 years. He is best regarded as the father of the nation. He is the longest serving MP in the Commonwealth, a record no other politicians can match. Some may see that as divine blessing to have the life of this man well lived in the years to come. He seem to have not coached an upcoming leader that will fill his shoes. Even at the ESP regional seat, some learned and respected Sepiks tried to topple him and Allan Bird knowing too well that he would, but could not do it. Questions have been tossed and even passed around as to why Sepiks still vote for him come the national election time. No one and even I am not here to answer that question. Is it to do with:a) his strong faith in God; b) sepik tambaran culture c) out of respect & age, or ......what? Some of the commentators have said that Somare was planning to leave his colorful political life for good, however, his son Arthur, Agiru, Patrick Pruai