EHP polls: Transport issue hinders polling

Remote parts of Wobura and Lufa districts in Eastern Highlands Province are yet to start polling.

Provincial Election Manager Steven Koupa confirmed this today.

He said the delay is on the transportation of ballot papers, which a helicopter company is yet to deliver.

The frustrated Koupa said they already paid an advancement to the firm and didn’t see any reason for the delay.

He further reiterated that the four days of delay will affect their start of counting as well.

“We are planning to start the counting period this coming Sunday but cannot do so because of the delays.

“We have completed all other areas that are accessible by road and now focusing on the remaining remote areas.”

Koupa said he had already talked with the helicopter firm and the ballot papers will be airlifted sometime today.

Meanwhile, all the districts in Eastern Highlands have completed their polling.

Author: 
Freddy Mou