While the chief justice is exercising his rights, I can’t help but ask how long will Papua New Guineans have to wait for justice to take its course?

I thought that a case concerning the prime minister was of such national importance that it should be dealt with expeditiously – and certainly, three years later, still be awaiting resolution.

According to my layman's view, there are two sets of laws in this country: one for the leaders and one for the rest of us.

The rest of us fall victim to draconian treatment dished out by the police, yet rarely do we seek justice through the courts because engaging a private law firm to defend one's rights costs dearly and the Office of the Public Solicitor is dysfunctional.

Our justice system has been designed in such a way that those with resources can fully utilise all available means to defend their rights whether they are at fault or not, even if they use taxpayers money to do so.

How does it make sense when taxpayers money is used to deny justice to the tax payers? If it is not insanity then it is outright ludicrous.

It seems most Papua New Guineans can no longer rely on the courts to grant us the justice we want and are entitled to.

The lawyers and the judges can argue otherwise but I am certain the rest of Papua New Guinea is losing confidence in our justice system. I may be biased but I am not alone.

At a time when state institutions are being politicised and their independence is being eroded, the justice system should remain the beacon of our ill democracy.

Justice Makail's ruling seemed to ensure that that light still glowed. However, after the decision by the supreme court, it appears we can now only turn to God to bring us justice.