Counting for the Kokopo Open seat is progressing with the first ballot box number 39 from the Bitapaka LLG at the Vunapope Catholic Diocese.
Returning officer Darius Kunai officially opened counting at 12pm today.
Twenty-seven ballot boxes for Kokopo District will be counted. Eight from Bitapaka LLG, five from Duke of York LLG, nine from Vunamami LLG and five from Raluana LLG.
Twenty-eight candidates have contested the Kokopo Open seat. They wait in anticipation as their fate is being decided by the people.
More updates to come.