Day: July 18, 2017
Abel likely to retain Alotau Open seat
By HELEN TARAWA Alotau Open MP Charles Abel, is likely to retain his seat as the elimination process begins, election manager Dadu Daga says. Daga told The National that the […]
Election officials urged to champion democracy
By ELIAS LARI THE Ombudsman Commission is calling on election officials to ensure that people’s choices are respected because they will be effective for five years. The commission has posted […]
Gamato explains ruling over disputed ballot boxes
By HELEN TARAWA IT is up to the electoral commissioner and returning officers to allow or disallow the counting of disputed ballot boxes, Patilias Gamato, pictured, says. The commissioner said […]
Independent claims Koroba-Kopiago seat
By MALUM NALU INDEPENDENT candidate Petrus Thomas, declared the winner of the Koroba-Lake Kopiago seat in Hela, is keeping his options open on joining the government if invited to. He […]
Pangu Pati surges to victory in Menyamya
By JUNIOR UKAHA PANGU Pati candidate Thomas Pelika defeated incumbent MP and PNC candidate Benjamin Philip to win the Menyamya Open seat in Morobe yesterday. Pelika surged to victory in […]
Moresby North-West to start elimination process
Primary count for the Moresby North-West electorate has been completed, with the elimination process scheduled to start today. Returning officer Moka Havara told The National that primary count for the […]
Gore likely to retain seat as counting comes to a close
Sohe MP Delilah Gore (pictured) is likely to retain her seat when counting for her electorate ends today with quality checks. Election manager Peter Malaifeope told The National that Gore, […]
Basil, Iguan celebrate success with dedication mass
PANGU Pati leader MP Sam Basil (pictured), who retained his Bulolu seat, and Markham MP-elect Koni Iguan flew to Mapos village soon after their declaration and dedicated their political success […]
Take your petitions to the court, says Enga police chief
THE Wabag police station will not entertain people with complaints about election petitions or the elections that could be dealt with by the courts later. Provincial police commander acting Superintendent […]