The quality checks for Yangoru-Saussia Open in East Sepik have been stalled this morning as presiding officials (PO) refused to work until they get paid.
Returning Officer Martin Wana told Loop PNG that this is beyond his control. He is hoping the PNG Electoral Commission in Port Moresby will pay the POs’ allowances.
He confirmed that the counting for the 19 ballot boxes was completed yesterday and the sitting MP maintains a 7,792 voter margin, from the former MP who he unseated in the 2012 National Elections.
This is the progressive tally of the top three candidates, after completion of count 19 primary votes yesterday at Yangoru Station.
|
CANDIDATE |
PARTY |
TALLY |
| Richard Maru (Incumbent MP) | People’s National Congress |
15,803 |
| Peter Wararu Waranaka | National Alliance |
8,011 |
| Isaiah Sanduma | THE |
5,691 |
The absolute majority for the open seat contested by sixteen candidates will be confirmed after quality checks of the primary votes are done.