THE Member of Parliament (MP) for Ulawa Ugi Constituency, William Bradford Marau has made a public apology to the people of his constituency following his court fine of $5000 for the offence of having the presence of alcohol in a person’s blood while driving.
In a statement on Thursday, Mr Marau said since it is also time for the Lenten season of the Church, it is right that he apologises to the people of Ulawa Ugi Constituency.
He admitted what happened does not speak well of his status as a leader and seek understanding and forgiveness.
“I deem it very appropriate that during this Lenten season in the Church Calendar that I should make this apology concerning the incident involving me, which was reported in the Solomon Star Newspaper on March 22,” he said.
“I accept what has transpired does not speak well of my status as your political leader and a chief of my tribe,” the minister added.
“I take this time to convey my sincere apologies for what had transpired.
“As fifth descendant of the Missionary who brought Christianity and Evangelized Ulawa and Ugi in 1877 and thereafter, I cannot but reflect on the legacy of this great leader which I did not uphold and maintain.
“So I seek understanding and forgiveness.
“It is fitting that during this Lenten season we should strive to forgive one another and at Easter we should all rise with the risen Lord as totally free souls knowing very well that our sins have been totally forgiven by the risen Lord.
“Please accept my deepest and most sincere apology.
“May the Spirit of Easter unite us together to continue our efforts to fulfil our dreams and aspirations for the development of Ulawa/Ugi Consituency in many more years ahead,” he said.
He added since this incident happened during the Lenten season he has come to comprehend the greater implication that this incident has on his personal and professional life as political leader of Ulawa and Ugi.
“If there was any good that come out of this unfortunate experience, it is that I have grown and learn through personal reflection and some soul-searching,” he said.
By CARLOS ARUAFU
