Kokopo Open Seat

The elimination process commenced on Saturday afternoon at Vunapope Diocesian Hall upon completion of quality checks.

Top 5:

1. Ereman ToBaining Jnr - 8,901
2. Emil Tammur- 4,709
3. Komet Malari- 3, 390
4. Ekonia Walom- 3,007
5. Elison Mapua- 1,561

Eliminations are continuing.

Returning officer Darius Kunai officially opened counting at 12pm today.

Twenty-seven ballot boxes for Kokopo District will be counted. Eight from Bitapaka LLG, five from Duke of York LLG, nine from Vunamami LLG and five from Raluana LLG.

Twenty-eight candidates have contested the Kokopo Open seat. They wait in anticipation as their fate is being decided by the people.

More updates to come.