PNG Election law

Polye wants candidates to ‘respect electoral laws’

Mr Polye made the call on learning that the Electoral Commissioner Pautilias Gamato had warned against early campaigns until writs were issued next year.

“Time and time again the rule of law and our other laws have been undermined by those in power,” he said.

“Their scars are still fresh but with our intending candidates and most of my fellow MPs in the government, conducting early campaigns only makes the law and order situation worse in the country.’’