Electoral Commissioner Patilias Gamato said Moka Havara will be referred for investigation once the electoral process is completed.
He described the incident on Thursday at the Airways hotel as unfortunate.
Havara could not be located on Thursday morning to declare Sir Mekere Morauta after he surpassed the absolute majority.
The announcement was made at 9am but the declaration took place three hours later.
He was however at Airways declaring Joseph Tonde as member elect.
