Office of the Bougainville Electoral Commissioner (OBEC)

Following negotiations with aggrieved service providers, local authorities, and police, the office resumed operations, paving the way for the upcoming combatant’s by-election in South Bougainville to progress.

Buin Police Station Commander Inspector John Popui hailed the reopening as positive news for the people, emphasizing the importance of collaborative efforts at the local level for governance and law and order. The reopening marked the OBEC officers' return to duty preparing for the imminent by-election.

While making the announcement this morning, Bougainville Electoral Commissioner, George Manu, said roll display is the final phase of roll development that needs to be done before the compilation and certification of the final electoral roll that will be used during polling.

“I want to announce today that roll display is currently underway in Bougainville, especially in South and Central, with North to commence roll display this coming Wednesday,” Manu stated.