Patilius Gamato officially took office today replacing Sir Andrew Trawen as the Electoral Commissioner.
At a swearing in ceremony officiated by the PNG Chief Justice Sir Salamo Injia, Gamato swore a declaration of loyalty, declaration of office and oath of office.
As per section 10 of the Organic Law on National and Local Level government elections, the Chief Justice administered Gamato’s declaration into office.
Sir Salamo administered the oath of office to Gamato. The ceremony was witnessed by his predecessor Sir Andrew .
The ceremony began with Injia verifying all documentation was in order from the NEC Appointment Advise, to the instruments signed by the Governor General Sir Michael Ogio revoking Trawen’s appointment and appointing Gamato into the post.
Meantime, Gamato will now be taking office officially as per his 6 year tenure that started as of his NEC appointment on November 17th.