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The progressive results are as follows;

1. Robert Agarobe (PANGU Pati) 28,613
2. Rufina Peter (PNC) 16,439
3. Scott B Morata (NAP) 11,447
4. Boe Eno Daera (ODP) 11,379
5. Nelson Saroa (IND) 10,095                                                                                                

This gives a 52% counting completion rate.

The strike commenced as of last night and today as disgruntled officials comprising of scrutineers, polling and counting officials gathered at the counting venue just after midday at Murray Barracks to air their frustrations.

They called on the Central Provincial Electoral Office to pay all outstanding payment as of this afternoon before counting can proceed at 6pm.

A concerned scrutineer, Simon Aitsi called for the speed up of payment on behalf of the counting officials.

The update are as follows:

Regional - Count 39, the top Top 5:

1.Robert Agarobe - 9368 (PANGU Pati)

2.Rufina Peter - 7357 ( PNC)

3.Nelson Saroa - 4654 (Ind)

4.James Enage - 4280 (Ind)

5.Scott Morata - 3960 (NA)

Kairuku

Count 21-Gabadi, the top top 5:

1. Freddie Reu Kumai - 3,609
2. John Tuka - 3,191
3. Blaise Dau - 3,089
4. Joseph Tanalau - 2,393
5. Bewman Bito Kaka Cruz - 2 145

RO for Kandrian-Gloucester, Peter Manasaplo gave a brief update on the eliminations to occur.

Finschhafen district started counting this morning at the Finschhafen Technical School, where the five LLGs of Finschhafen Urban, Kotte, Yabim-Mape, Hube and Burum-Kuat counted separately.

The results were then combined and the progressive tally was written on a big board facing Gagidu market.

The progressive tally of count 2:

Assistant Returning Officer, Tawas Nasinom, said Nabak, Labuta and Wain-Erap have already completed theirs, while Nawaeb Urban has two ballot boxes remaining.

When that is done, they will go into elimination.

“Definitely tomorrow, eliminations will start,” Nasinom said.

The progressive tally:

1. Theo Pelgen (PFP) – 5,772
2. Romeo Momo (Ind) – 4,884
3. Kennedy Wenge (PANGU) – 3,592
4. Missian Gware (ULP) – 3,441
5. Samson Timson (PNC) – 3,254 

As the leader of the People First Party, Maru has a number of candidates who are still running and he hopes to gain at least 10 seats, to be part of the government formation.

“We have a lot of ambitious plans to continue to improve the rate and growth of development in our district, and that’s very, very important. The people have voted because they trust us, they know we can do it.

1. Peter Namea Isoaimo (NAP) – 6,432
2. Paru Aihi (PNC) – 3,830
3. Allan Aoka Keagaimo – 3,050
4. Seline Leo Lohia (ILP) – 2,033
5. Philip Vaki (Ind) – 1,646

Total ballot papers counted were 26,518. 

The last minute rush causing the delay has frustrated candidates, supporters and the Gulf community. 
In an earlier meeting with the provincial electoral officers, candidates raised concern on the slow progress of counting preps and called for a speed up before the return of writs on 29th July. 

According to sources from the provincial government, most counting venues are undergoing preparation since yesterday and works continue today and tomorrow. 
The Gulf electoral office has given assurance that counting will commence on Monday without any further delay. 

Team Namatanai completed the quality checks of the Konoagil LLG late last night, which leaves the final seven boxes of NTI LLG to be checked today.

Update for Namatanai counting

As of 6.30pm, QC for Tanir was completed

Sentral Niu Ailan - Box 76-89, total of 14 boxes – DONE

Matalai LLG         -  Box 61-63, total of 3 boxes   – DONE

Nimamar LLG     - Box 71-75, total of 5 boxes     – DONE

Tanir LLG.            - Box 90-95, total of 5 boxes     – DONE

Konoagil LLG      - Box 55-60, total of 6 boxes      – DONE