2022 National General Elections

The progressive tally:

1. Marsh Narewec (PNGDP) – 3,813
2. Asher Patengi Liuliu (Ind) – 2,189
3. Rex Mauri (URP) – 2,055
4. Wayang Kawa (Ind) – 1,952
5. Levi Wartovo (Future of PNG) – 1,395

The boxes in count 21, 22 and 23 were from:

• Wau Rural LLG - Wards 13,14 and 17,18 and 19
• Waria LLG - Wards 9

Ballots yet to be counted are from Waria, wards 10, 15, 16 and 17.

The National Security Advisory Committee (NSAC) is meeting at 3pm today to discuss not only the Port Moresby issue, but other issues that have disrupted the electoral process right across the country.

Marape will address the nation through a press conference right after the NSAC meeting.

“We are on top of all these issues,” he said.

“By tonight, or tomorrow, there will be a curfew.

“Those who want to continue to cause disturbances to counting, as well as to the innocent society at large, will face the full force of the law.”

While videos of the violent attacks flooded social media, so did the blame game of who instigated this.

Sitting Member for Port Moresby North East, John Kaupa and his supporters were alleged to have been involved. This morning Kaupa summoned the media to his home to clear his name.

However, the press conference did not eventuate because Kaupa’s supporters who were heavily armed with dangerous weapons, became restless when a fight broke out at the Six Mile market, near his home.

Those are:

• Komo Hulia
• Koroba Kupiago
• Magarima
• Tari/Pori
• Hela Provincial
• Ialibu/Pangia
• Maprik
• Yangoru Saussia
• Huon Gulf
• Lae
• Pomio
• Rabaul
• Kavieng
• New Ireland Provincial
• Kiriwina-Goodenough

Sinai said the 21-day polling period specified in the electoral writs ended on Friday 22 July with polling completed in 21 provinces across the country. The only exception for polling is in parts of Enga.

Security Contingent Commander for the district, Inspector Edward Alphonse was at the counting venue. He confirmed that counting will start today as all polling in the district are complete.

He said the counting venue will be at the Opotio Rimoru Hall at Walium Stadium. 

Commander Alphonse said security personnel have been deployed to the counting venue to ensure counting is conducted peacefully.

“It is a very sad day for our capital city and our country. I am shocked to see such grotesque type of violence in the capital of our country and in broad daylight,” Parkop said.

Mr. Parkop was shocked by the public display of violence where men armed with bush knives attacked people on the streets in the vicinity of Vision City and Sir John Guise Stadium at midday yesterday. The scene was captured live on social media. 

Unconfirmed reports said the attackers were supporters of certain candidates in certain electorates in the National Capital District.   

Finschhafen Returning Officer, Fredah Joses, stressed on the need to recheck and confirm their numbers before a formal declaration is made.

Finschhafen Urban was the first LLG to complete counting on Saturday, with only three ballot boxes.

On day two of counting (Sunday, July 24^th), Kotte Rural (nine ballot boxes) and Hube (10 boxes) completed primary count at 3pm, while Yabim-Mape (11 boxes) and Burum-Kuat (12 boxes) completed theirs late in the afternoon.

Counting was suspended at 10 last night after the 10th exclusion - with candidate 10 Ronnie Ilam eliminated.

As of the 10th Exclusion, the progressive tally is:

Top 5

1. Michael Marum – 17,261
2. Comsams Bauk – 12,922
3. Robert Lutulel- 12,262
4. Nobert Kubak- 10,389
5. Leo Dion- 10,109

Progressive results after exclusion 24:

1. Box 33. Sam Basil Jnr (ULP) – 16,072
2. Box 12. Russel Yakam (NA) – 4,877
3. Box 26. Tae Guambelek (PNG Party) – 3,057
4. Box 30. Luke Kewo Jnr (Independent) – 2,967
5. Box 37. Dan Yansom (Independent) – 2, 295

1. 33. Sam Basil Jnr - 15, 462
2. 12. Russel Yakam - 4, 442
3. 26. Tae Guambelek - 2, 673
4. 30. Luke Kewo Jnr - 2, 599
5. 37. Dan Yansom - 2, 126
6. 15. Solomon Kitu - 1, 705
7. 22. Morrison Kula - 1, 645

Absolute Majority is at 16, 944
The leading candidate requires 1, 482 votes to be declared.

Source: Simon Soheke, Morobe Provincial Election Manager. 9:18pm, 24.07.2022