It has also gotten an extension of 51 days to conduct the recount, as ordered by the National Court.
The recount that was ordered in November last year has not started due to various disputes over the recount venue, which was set by the Electoral Commissioner.
The results were due on Wednesday, February 6th.
On Friday, the Electoral Commission was granted an extension of 51 days – from February 6 – to conduct the court ordered Simbu provincial seat recount, and return the results for verification by the Waigani National Court.