He said the 2020 National Census was not held as scheduled due to COVID-19 and the politics at that time. Prime Minister Marape said this in response to questions from Rabaul MP, Dr Allan Marat, relating to the country’s population and population update in view of the elections.
He said the Electoral Commission would give an update this week on updating of the Common Roll.
“Let me assure our citizens that the Common Roll update and knowing the population we have are very important.
