The former Member of Parliament for Maprik Open, Gabriel Kapris, is leading with a difference of 1,759 primary votes to his nearest rival.
Maprik Open Returning Officer, Godfried Sokamia, told Loop PNG that after Count 18 ended at 8pm last night, the incumbent MP, John Simon, is trailing the man who he unseated 5 years ago.
The top three candidates are;
Maprik Open - after count 28
|
CANDIDATE |
PARTY |
TALLY |
|
Gabriel Kapris |
PNG National |
6,174 |
|
John Simon |
National Alliance |
4,415 |
|
Raymond Kamanabi |
Independent |
698 |
Endorsed candidates contesting the Maprik Open seat in East Sepik Province are 31.