Motu-Koitabu to vote on July 9

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The National, Tuesday 11th June 2013

 By MALUM NALU

POLLING for the Motu-Koitabu Assembly in the local level government elections will take only one day – Tuesday, July 9.

Fifteen seats are up for grabs – one for president, two for women and 12 for wards.

Meanwhile, nominations have been flowing in steadily since the issue of writs last Thursday and are expected to reach a high today and tomorrow.

Motu-Koitabu East assistant returning officer, Karo Tiana reported 18 nominations as of last Saturday –  two for the presidency, 14 for wards and two for women.

“So far, we’re doing pretty well. We have no problems. Nominations are going very well,” Tiana said.