Gamato welcomes US envoy’s comments

Electoral Commissioner, Patilias Gamato, has welcomed the comments of US Ambassador Catherine Ebert-Grey, recognising the achievement in staging the national election.

He said this following a TV interview in which the Ambassador commended the Electoral Commission.

Ebert-Grey said there was less violence, there was good logistical planning, and she noted the initiation of separate lines for women and persons living with disability.

She also urged the Government to urgently work on improving the electoral roll – a year around process - and said the United States has had similar problems.

Gamato said that a review of the roll will be done immediately after the elections.

“I am pleased that such prominent members of the international community have recognised the credibility of the election, and the big effort made by the Commission, its staff and the people of Papua New Guinea,” said Gamato.

Author: 
Cedric Patjole