Electoral Commissioner, Simon Sinai is confident the 2022 National General Elections will be delivered despite hiccups.
Sinai said polling has been completed in almost 114 LLGs throughout the country.
“Since July 4th, the election has progressed. We want to deliver the election and that includes polling and counting,” said EC Sinai.
Mr Sinai said most delays in parts of the country are due to weather patterns and logistics.
“The challenge varies from each province. Transporting polling teams and election materials continue to hamper our schedule. But I am confident we will overcome this,” said Sinai.
He said most provinces in the Highlands region have completed polling with extraction of ballot boxes to counting venues underway.
The Electoral Commissioner said Enga, Hela, Southern Highlands and Eastern Highlands have completed polling.
He announced that Jiwaka, Simbu and Western Highlands will poll on Friday 15th of July.
“I dispel all rumours and now confirm that these three provinces will poll come Friday,” said Sinai.
Mr Sinai further stated that Madang, Morobe including East and West Sepik are winding down polling and counting is progressing for some open seats.
“The election in the New Guinea Islands region is also progressing. New Ireland is into counting with East and West New Britain. Manus is expected to start counting on Thursday,” Sinai said.
Mr Sinai said for Southern Region, extraction of polling teams continue in Oro, Central, Milne Bay and Gulf.
Sinai said NCD is expected to start counting on Thursday with only delay for Moresby North-East following delays and complains.
“Generally I am pleased that things are progressing. Apart from security and logistics issues, the concern on common roll remain alarming.” said EC Sinai.
He further stated that most provinces are into counting after completing training for counting officials.
Sinai also announced that EC officers will soon update its website. He said the public could access election reports or results for counting.
“This would be the official page for the Electoral Commission and the public will be able to access information and be informed,” said Sinai.
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