Outstanding payments for Tinputz service providers, in the Autonomous Region of Bougainville (ARoB), will be settled.
Electoral Commissioner, Patilias Gamato, says he has spoken to the election manager and they are currently addressing the issue.
Service providers from the 2012 National Election from Tinputz have had ballot boxes locked up at the Tinputz Police Station over outstanding claims.
“They said once they are paid they will have the boxes released,” said Gamato.
“I’ve spoken to the election manager and we are working on something. Hopefully we can sort their outstanding claims, hopefully this week. I’ve already given instructions.”