Provincial Returning Officer for West New Britain Emily Kelton has applauded the successful completion of the nomination period.
Speaking at the Sir Bernard Vogae Oval in Kimbe, the WNB PRO said it was challenging for her Team to ensure the first part of the Election process is carried out with no obstacles. She said the final part was the order of draw for candidates to be given their candidate numbers.
“I thank all the intending candidates and supporters to show maturity during the nomination period. From Thursday 19th May to Thursday 26th May 4pm was the 7-day period of accepting nomination. There was peace and harmony and I salute you all for displaying maturity during this time, “said PRO Kelton.
Kelton also thanked the contribution of Team Leader and officers of the WNB Media Team, Director of NBC WNB, Chairman and Senior Officers of the WNB Administration, security personnel, Electoral Support Staff, Assistant Returning Officers and the general public.
“For candidates who intend to put their Party leader photo in their poster must submit these at the Electoral Office as soon as possible,” said Kelton. She appealed to candidates to sort this out for formalities to complete.
The WNB PRO said the next process is polling and counting. She said this is a mammoth task which her Team is gearing to carryout in the Province. Kelton said the three ARO’s will work together with other Electoral Staff to see this complete.
PRO Kelton also announced that the WNB Electoral Team will publish polling schedules through the Assistant Returning Officers of Talasea, Nakanai and Kandrian Gloucester. Kelton said ARO’s will also put out Electoral Roll which has been planned for the Province.
She urged the voting population to check the electoral roll to confirm their status before polling begins.
According to PRO Kelton 93 candidates have nominated to contest the four seats in the West New Britain.
That is Kandrian Gloucester 22 candidates, Talasea 32, Nakanai 18 and the WNB Regional Seat 21 candidates. By the close of nomination only 2 females will be contesting in the 2022 National General Elections.
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