Talasea Open

Kumai is new Talasea MP

He was declared member-elect for Talasea Open just this afternoon.

After PANGU Pati candidate John Tuka was eliminated from the race at the 29th Exclusion count, his 5052 votes were distributed between Kumai and United Labour Party candidate Blaise Dau.

After the 30th and final elimination, Dau finished with 6779 votes.

Talasea Open seat was held by PANGU Pati candidate Francis Maneke, who is contesting the Open seat for the new Nakanai District.

Lands official running for Talasea open

Malu was brought to nominate ferried on a traditional platform and then shifted to a dugout outrigger canoe to the nomination grandstand accompanied by a good crowd.

Cheering and singing, dancers and supporters came all the way from Talasea to Bialla and even the oil palm settlements.

In his maiden speech, the young contender said he will be a servant for his people.

"I want to clean your houses or wipe off dust from its louvres...and dislike being looked upon as an educated elite," he said.

 Nominations at Kimbe ended on a very peaceful note.