Madang Open’s declaration is expected sometime today, says Returning Officer Joe Sakipa.
The open seat, after elimination 22 yesterday, had five boxes remaining.
The RO confirmed that this won't take long, as they will begin the process around lunch time today.
Bogia Open has also progressed into most of its boxes after completing elimination 33 yesterday.
Bogia open RO Simon Sakipa is also confident they will complete the process today.
The tally for these two open seats now stand at:
Madang Open
|
CANDIDATE |
PARTY |
TALLY |
|
Bryan Kramer |
PANGU |
18,657 |
|
Nixon Duban (Incumbent MP) |
People's National Congress |
11,797 |
|
Buka Goli Malai |
URP |
4,656 |
|
Siegfried Beschel |
Social Democratic Party |
4,554 |
|
Hood Kassas |
Independent |
3,814 |
Bogia Open
|
CANDIDATE |
PARTY |
TALLY |
|
Robert Naguri |
National Alliance |
7,800 |
|
David Sokoreka Wama |
PNGNP |
6,849 |
|
Leo Bambia |
Independent |
3,516 |
|
Dr Sebastian Bagrie |
People's National Congress |
3,335 |
|
Dr Fredrick Kambual |
United Resources Party |
2,950 |