A declaration for Moresby North-West is expected to be made tonight.
Assistant election manager for NCD, Bale Kavanamur, informed counting officials today to fast track counting and elimination.
Following the 24th exclusion from this morning, only 14 candidates remain in the race.
The top five for the Moresby North-West seat are as follows:
Moresby North-West - after elimination 24
|
CANDIDATE |
PARTY |
TALLY |
|
Mekere Morauta |
Independent |
10,106 |
|
Joseph Tonde |
PONP |
7,132 |
|
Lohia Boe Samuel |
Independent |
6,632 |
|
Jack Talai |
Independent |
3,635 |
|
Michael Malabag |
People's National Congress |
3,472 |
(Loop file pic)