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Mulungu is new MP for Margarima
NEW Generation party candidate Francis Potape Mulungu is the new
MP for Komo Margarima seat in Southern Highlands province.
Margarima is the eight and last Open seat to be proclaimed in the
province, while votes for the Regional seat are still being
counted.
Mr Mulungu bested People’s National Congress party man Eno Tanda.
The Member-elect polled 15,416 votes to beat Mr Tanda (14,607).
Returning officer Vincent Atusa proclaimed Mr Mulungu as winner at
4:35pm yesterday at the Momei oval counting centre in Mendi.
Mr Mulungu, who said his victory was “for the elites of Komo
Margarima”, will invite the 31 other losing candidates to help him
develop the district.
He previously served as first secretary for Environment and
Conservation Minister William Duma.
ESP people praised
EAST Sepik provincial police
commander Chief Supt Leo Kabilo has commended the people of East
Sepik for ensuring a trouble-free election in the province.
Supt Kabilo said despite minor hiccups relating to names not on
the electoral roll and discrepancies during counting, the general
law and order situation in the province was excellent.
He also praised security personnel, village councillors and
churches for their contribution towards the elections.
Teacher irked over illegal deductions
A TEACHER claimed that a finance
company was illegally deducting K160 from his salary without his
knowledge.
John Rumba, who is blind, said the company was taking money from
his salary even though he did not take any loan from them.
Mr Rumba said he submitted a loan for K1,000 but then withdrew it
after learning that he would pay K600 in interest alone.
He said he informed the company to withdraw the loan application,
but the company started deducting K160 every forth-night starting
May 25.
He said he contacted the company, and was promised reimbursement,
but this had not happened.
Mr Rumba is teaching at Mun Primary School, one of the remote
schools in Dei district.
He reported the matter to police last Friday for an investigation.
 
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