She will be up against 37 male candidates, including sitting Governor Powes Parkop.
Veronica Marmei from Chimbu Province, is a journalist by profession. She has been in the field for 23 years since graduating from the University of PNG. Marmei says now is the time for a God fearing nation and took the stand in politics to make a difference.
With her motto being “to serve God first, others second and self last”.