POLLING for Moresby North-East has now been deferred to the 11th of July, 2022.
The decision comes after Returning Officer for Moresby North East Billy George, at the 11th hour, announced his resignation.
NCD Election Manager Kila Ralai, after meeting with MNE intending candidates, resolved to recalling Mr. George.
The candidates expressed concern that the RO’s resignation will only cause more delay to the polling.
Mr. Ralai said the RO’s last minute resignation was a result of pressure mounted on him from intending Candidates of Moresby North-East.
Other concerns raised by the intending candidates included the movement of voters from other electorates coming to vote in the MNE electorate come Monday, due to this deferral.
The concern was directed to NCD Metropolitan Superintendent, Gideon Ikumu.
MetSup Ikumu stated that the Electoral Roll would be the proper means of control for voters.
Ikumu, although referring to the Electoral Roll as a means of control, acknowledged that the Roll itself has issues.
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