Polling to begin in Pangia today

​After two days of deferral, Prime Minister Peter O'Neill will be finally casting his vote today at his village, Kauwo Walea in Pangia district of Southern Highlands Province.

The polling was deferred from Friday to Saturday but then further deferred to today.

According to the Returning Officer Michael Ariando, they have to go through ballot papers and do quality checks before dispatching to polling venues.

As of Saturday afternoon, ballot boxes have been dispatched to various polling venues including Pangia.

Ariando is confident to complete all polling today.

Meanwhile, Jiwaka Province had also deferred their polling to Monday.

More updates to come.

Author: 
Freddy Mou