Having steered Papua New Guinea through Independence, Michael Somare's PANGU — P. P. P. coalition government faces the polls for the first time and is challenged by a strong alliance of opposition groups under the United Party. The challenge is strengthened when the Governor-General, Sir John Guise, a veteran politician, resigns to contest the elections - and the Prime Minister's job.

Without recourse to commentary, the film presents a detailed picture of the election campaign.