Governor of Central Province, Kila Haoda nominated on the last day of nominations today.
His nomination was accepted at 10am this morning at the Electoral Commission Office at Boroko, witnessed by Dr Puka Temu, member for Abau Open and Ano Pala, member for Rigo Open.
Haoda was elected governor for Central Province in July 26, 2012.
He will be running under the PNC banner to retain his seat for a second term.
The small group who accompanied Haoda to nominate proceeded to Gaire where hundreds of supporters have converged at the Governor's election base camp.
Dressed in red PNC4PNG T-shirts, supporters throughout Central Province welcomed Haoda and the small group of delegates from the Provincial office into the building structure erected specifically for the campaign period.
Also to show support were sitting members of some districts within Central Province.
Launching Haoda's campaign, celebrations are ongoing, with swaying hips and music, the Papuan way.