Inter Departmental Election Committee

Decision Based On National Interest

He was referring to the extension of the date for the return of writs to August 5th, 2022

Mr Pomaleu said that aside from the law, it is important that the fundamental interest of our people must not be overlooked in these decisions.

“For a variety of reasons, it has become clear to us that most writs will not be returned to the Head of State on Friday, July 29th.

“I also understand that the Electoral Commission had a few options before him, but in his considered view chosen to move the date of the return of writs to 05 August 2022.