Southern Higlands counting officials have revealed that almost One Million Kina is needed to settle all the outstanding bills for hire cars, accommodation, counting venue and their allowances for the eight weeks spent in Mt Hagen.
Speaking on behalf of the counting officials, Steven Wapi has urged the Electoral Commission to meet the cost.
And the President of Lie Valley LLG Jack Suol has also called on the Electoral Commissioner to transport the container containing the ballot boxes back to Mendi immediately because of security reasons.