​Locals demand rescheduling of polling

Candidates and supporters in the Daulo district of Eastern Highlands Province are demanding to have polling deferred to Wednesday.

The candidates raised concern on the issue of Common Roll update, polling venues and number of ballot papers.

Representing the candidates, Benny Kimisive said time is against them to cast their votes and it will be illegal if they go ahead and conduct polling.

"We want polling to be deferred to Wednesday as to go through the quality checks of the common roll and other issues."

Furthermore, Returning Officer John Walker told Loop PNG that the issues raised by candidates are genuine. They are now waiting for the Provincial Election Manager to respond to their query.

He confirms that funding is a major obstacle in conducting this election.

More updates to follow…

Author: 
Freddy Mou