Kompiam-Ambum Open

Kompiam-Ambum Petitions Against RO

The intending candidates came to Wabag town on Friday to advise the provincial Electoral Commission office of their intention to protest the appointment.

Lukas Neah, who contested the 2007, 2012 and 2017 elections, highlighted that the same returning officer was named in the 2012 election petition, and was the reason behind their 2017 protest and petition to the election steering committee.

“We have written several letters; we have a big file which is with us and we will present to the Electoral Commission regarding the appointment of the returning officer,” he said.

First from Enga to be declared

The People's Nationa Congress member polled 22,074 votes after the 24th exclusion to reach 50.1 percent of the total number of ballot papers from the district, to win back the seat he had held for three terms.

Candidate John Kaeo collected 7,600 votes to finish second.

Pundari thanked electors, election officials and security personnel for working together towards his peaceful victory.

More than 28 candidates contested the Kompiam-Ambum Open seat.

Counting for other seats, including the regional seat, are continuing.