The progressive tally recorded for Nakanai open after the 9th exclusion has also confirmed the elimination of Independent candidate, Jimmy Joseph with his 997 votes distributed.
The Top 5 contenders for Nakanai Open are:
- Francis Galia Maneke – PANGU – 14, 791
- Francis Marus – PNC – 9, 537
- Nixon Paiaki Volele – PFP – 9, 459
- Phil Hans Wai – ULP – 7, 248
- Kesman Ferman Nandap – ILP – 2, 612
- Arnold Tia – Independent – 1, 981
- Joseph B Tauvasa – PNGP – 1, 484
- Felix Kua – Independent – 1, 308
- Issac Nagi – Independent – 1, 091
The total formal ballot papers – 49, 854
Votes Distributed after 9th Exclusion – 4, 024
Exhausted votes – 343
Ballot Papers Remaining – 49, 511
Maneke’s vote count is 9, 968 votes shy of the absolute majority of 24, 759.