Bougainville vote preparations on track
ABG House Speaker Simon Pentanu will be issuing the writs for the fifth general elections on Monday 7 July. 5 February 2025
Photo:
Autonomous Bougainville Government
The Bougainville Electoral Commissioner Desmond Tsianai says work has begun on updating the electoral rolls ahead of the September poll.
The writs are to be issued on 7 July, with polling set to
start on 2 September
.
Tsianai said his office is committed to delivering the Bougainville General Elections on time, within budget, and in accordance with legal requirements.
He said updating the rolls is the first task, and his team has started preparations for it.
Tsianai said the rolls have been printed and ready for the training of the trainers process.
A list of returning officers and their assistants is being finalised for the region, as well as for five provinces in Papua New Guinea: the National Capital District, Morobe, Madang, Eastern Highlands, and West New Britain.
Despite the magnitude of the task ahead, Tsianai assured that his team remains focused and dedicated to delivering a free, fair, and credible election for the people of Bougainville.
"It gives me great pleasure as the Commissioner to say that we are prepared and we are looking forward to deliver elections as per the schedule."
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