PNG Police Chief Appeals to Citizens to unite to deliver 2022 Polls
Papua New Guinea Police Commissioner David Manning has appealed to people for their continued support and cooperation in delivering the 2022 National Election, as the country heads into the fifth day of polling.
A statement from the Police Media today say there's been mixed news around the country, with some reporting quiet and peaceful polling whilst others reported instances of attempted hijacking of the election process as reported in Hela and the Enga Province.
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| PNG Police Chief Appeals to Citizens to unite to deliver 2022 Polls |
To members of the security forces, Mr. Manning said, “This is a test for all of us. We do not have the luxury nor the option to give up. Be assured we are doing our level best to maintain the electoral process. We have many servicemen and women who believe in our country and are committed patriotic Papua New Guineans.
“We will push on and fill aspects of the electoral operations that have or are failing. Trust each other, support each other and put our faith in God our Father.” Mr. Manning said.
Counting for Hela continues today.
Acting Provincial Police Commander Robin Bore said so far there have been no issues of concern regarding counting in Hela.
In Southern Highlands, Provincial Police Commander Chief Inspector Daniel Yangen said his province is ready for polling today.
In Western Highlands, Provincial Police Commander, Superintendent John Sagom said security forces in the province are ready for the polling scheduled for Wednesday July 13, 2022.
Roll-over teams will be inserted into the 334 polling areas.
In Simbu, Provincial Police Commander, Superintendent David Warap said his province is also ready for polling.
He said they have QRF units, a Mobile Squad, and a PNGDF platoon monitoring the situation as they await polling on Friday 15 July.
Over to Border Command, Assistant Commissioner Peter Philips is happy with security arrangements in his command thus far.
PPC South & North Fly, Chief Inspector Silva Sika said polling in the Western province started last Tuesday and is progressing well.
He said some places completed their polling but other places needed air transport and are yet to be airlifted due to bad weather conditions.
In West Sepik, Provincial Police Commander Chief Inspector Joe Poema said polling went smoothly but partially completed in the province.
He said bad weather in remote areas such as Telefomin has prevented teams from being flown in.
Polling in Aitape is expected to end today or tomorrow.
For the New Guinea Islands Region, polling is said to be generally quiet and peaceful with no election related problems.
New Ireland Provincial Police Commander Felix Nebanat said polling for the Namatanai Open was completed and all ballot boxes locked away for counting.
Polling for the Kavieng Open seat was not held on Saturday as one of its areas, Musau Island, is predominantly a Seventh Day Adventist community.
Polling was held for the island community on Sunday instead and completed.
Counting for New Ireland Province is expected to begin today.
In Manus, Provincial Police Commander Chief Inspector Kiweri Kesambi said polling commenced late on July 6, and was all quiet with no problems so far.
They are waiting for news from Aua and Vuvulu LLGs as there is no telephone reception with these two Islands so updates are not forthcoming.
Officials are now waiting for the return of Naval Ship Ted Diro which will bring in the ballot boxes from those two LLG.
Counting is expected to begin on Wednesday or Thursday this week.
In East New Britain, polling is likely to be completed this week with counting expected to begin immediately.
There's been no major election-related incidents, however, in Pomio polling teams had to walk long distances to conduct polling and some officers fell ill and had sore feet.
Request has been made for the airlift of a security personnel who could not walk.
In West New Britain, the province was also quiet and peaceful.
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