Registry of Political Parties

44 Political Parties confirmed for 2017 National Elections

Registrar of Political Parties Dr Alphonse Gelu said that the Registry will continue the processes of registering political parties but it will not allow them to contest in this election.

He explained that it takes about two months to register a political party before the issue of writs and therefore a political party must be registered two months before the issue of writs.

“It takes a process of two months therefore if anyone wants to register a political party now to take part in this elections, it will not be possible.

Seven new political parties registered

The seven political parties were presented with their certificates today alongside two other parties that were already approved.

The new parties are Paradise Kingdom Party, PNG First Party, Model Nation Party, Trust PNG Party, PNG Youths Party, Nations Interest Party and PNG Social Party.

The two other parties that were present to receive their certificates were PNG Human Rights Party and Wantok in Godly Services.