T.H.E Party

Opposition and Party Leader Don Polye endorsed:

1. Loujaya Kouza for Lae Open;

2. Jenny Oberong for Finschhafen Open;

3. Miong Kila for Huon Gulf Open;

4. Martin Bingeding for Nawaeb Open;

5. Epe Narenmeng for Kambum Open;

6. Dr Pomuso Warima for Markham Open;

7. John Makanda for Morobe Regional and;

8. Stephen Farhall for Tewai-Siassi

Polye arrived yesterday at Lae's Eriku Oval to a rousing reception, accompanied by Lae MP Loujaya Kouza, his candidates and local THE party officials.

Opposition and THE Party Parliamentary Leader, Don Polye, told media at the party’s National Convention in Port Moresby that around 70 or more candidates will be fielded in the coming elections.

He said however the candidates will not be fielded for the sake of making up numbers but will be selected based on their chances of winning through factors such as their support on the ground.

He said the number of candidates will be confirmed following the convention.