He lags behind long-time rival and People’s National Congress candidate Alfred Manase, after count 33 of the primary count.
This is the progressive result with 40 more ballot boxes to be opened.
The current top three candidates are;
Kandep Open - after count 33
CANDIDATE |
PARTY |
TALLY |
Alfred Manase |
People's National Congress |
11,367 |
Don Polye (Incumbent MP) |
THE |
6,428 |
Peter Mission |
Independent |
3,242 |
The Open seat in Enga Province has been marred by election petitions since 2002.