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Kanak people ready to takeover in 2014

01/04/2011

New Caledonia’s indigenous Kanak population say they are ready to assume political leadership in 2014 and are seeking support from their Melanesian brothers.

PACNEWS reports Union of Caledonnie (UC) party leader Charles Pidjot making the statement and plea for support at the Melanesian Spearhead Group (MSG) Leaders Summit that ended in Suva on 31 March.

“I am here to remind the MSG that it was set up for the struggle of independence for Melanesian countries. This, we feel is the proper Forum to reiterate our hopes and aspirations, Pidjot said.

The UC party is one of the political parties within the pro-independence FLNKS group.

A national referendum is planned in 2014 to determine whether the French Overseas Territory is to become an independent state.

In preparation for eventual independence, Pidjot said a national committee was set up in 2010 to evaluate progress and prepare New Caledonia for the change in leadership.

“If you look at the current local government, there are only five Kanaky government ministers, two Kanaky doctors and one magistrate. That is not enough for us to take over leadership but I am positive it will happen.

“It was the commitment of the French Government, as a signatory to the Noumea Accord in 1998 to train and build the capacity of Kanaks to be able to take over the government in 2014. But this has not happened.”

Pidjot, who is one of the signatories of the Noumea Accord said despite the lack of skills to lead, “it will happen and MSG countries can probably lend a help to their Kanaky brothers.”

“I know our struggles and the sacrifices we’ve made to be where we are today. This process will end in 2014 and I know we will definitely take over power.”

The Noumea Accord of 1998 promised to grant political independence to New Caledonia and its indigenous people, the Kanaks, after a referendum is conducted in 2014 and 2019.

Until such time, France will continue to control military, foreign affairs, immigration, police and finance.

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