Election petition administration judge

Maprik petition set for trial

Election petition administration judge, Justice Collin Makail, commended parties in the Maprik Open seat for complying with orders and directions of the court thus far, as he set it for five days’ trial in December.

The petition, filed by Vincent Alois Yangwari challenging John Simon’s win, has been set for December 11-17.

Yangwari is alleging instances of bribery and illegal practices during voting.

Simon will be using 14 witnesses for the trial.

The trial will be held at the Wewak National Court.