Incumbent Ialibu-Pangia MP and Prime Minister Peter O'Neill will be declared at around midday today.
Southern Highlands Provincial Election Manager Philip Wakias confirmed it this morning.
Wakias told Loop PNG there will be no quality checks done as O'Neill's numbers have gone over the absolute majority.
He added that they will finish the remaining 29 ballot boxes today for Ialibu-Pangia before making a declaration.
Ialibu-Pangia has 117 ballot boxes.
Wakias said counting is progressing well despite minor hiccups with funding.
Loop PNG is on the ground in Mendi to witness the declaration of the Prime Minister.
More updates will follow…