John Walker

​Daulo polls underway

Returning officer John Walker confirmed the commencement a while ago.

He told Loop PNG that despite several hiccups from the candidates and supporters, they will complete polling today.

Walker added that he had been informed of rumours of ballot papers being hijacked but is yet to confirm that.

The one-day polling was deferred from yesterday to today after candidates and supporters raised concerns on the issue of Electoral Roll updates and polling venues.

More update on TVWAN news tonight.

​Locals demand rescheduling of polling

The candidates raised concern on the issue of Common Roll update, polling venues and number of ballot papers.

Representing the candidates, Benny Kimisive said time is against them to cast their votes and it will be illegal if they go ahead and conduct polling.

"We want polling to be deferred to Wednesday as to go through the quality checks of the common roll and other issues."