Sir Mekere closing in for Port Moresby- North West Open

Former Prime Minister and an independent candidate Sir Mekere Mourata is  trailing second with close margin of 4363 votes with Lawyer Samuel who is leading with 4509 votes after the count 55. The progressive result stand at :

NCD | MORESBY NORTH WEST | COUNT 55
1. Lohia Boe Samuel (IND) - 4509
2. Mekere Morauta (INP) - 4363
3. Joseph Tonde (ONP) - 2281
4. Miria Ikupu (PPP) - 1871
5. Russel Simon Wavik (IND) - 1565
6. Michael Malabag (PNC) - 1449
7. Honk Kiap (IND) - 936
8. Marcus Nea (IND) - 710
9. Philip Warinki (IND) - 478
10. Felix Unage (IND) - 469
Progressive count 56 is underway.