The people of Maprik in East Sepik will know today who will represent them in the 10th National Parliament.
Maprik Open Returning Officer, Godfried Sokamia, told Loop PNG this morning that four candidates remain after the 18th exclusion yesterday.
"In the process of excluding candidates, the exhausted ballot papers will reduce the absolute majority (figure) between 16 to 17,000 votes.
"The current absolute majority stands at 18,000-plus," Sokamia said.
Of the 22 candidates who contested to unseat NA Party candidate and Parliament Deputy Speaker John Simon, the last four standing are:
Maprik Open - after exclusion 18
|
CANDIDATE |
PARTY |
TALLY |
|
John Simon |
National Alliance |
13,500 |
|
Gabriel Kapris |
PNG National Party |
8,600 |
|
Sir Peter Lus |
Independent |
6,728 |
|
Vincent Yangwari |
PNC |
4,757 |
The returning officer is optimistic of a declaration today.