GG issues Moresby North-West by-election writs

Nomination for candidates contesting the Moresby North-West electorate by-election will begin at 4pm today.

This follows the issuance of writs by Governor General Grand Chief Sir Bob Dadae at Government House this morning in the presence of acting Electoral Commissioner Simon Sinai.

The Moresby North-West Open Electorate seat was left vacant following the passing of the late Sir Mekere Morauta in December last year.

The dates for the by-election are as follows:

Issue of Writ and Nominations Open                         Thursday 25^th February 2021 (4pm)

Nomination Close                                                    Thursday 04^th March 2021 (4pm)

Polling Commence                                                   Saturday 03^rd April 2021

Polling Ends                                                            Saturday 17^th April 2021

Return of Writ                                                         Thursday 29^th April 2021

The issue of writs for a by-election is in accordance with Section 106 of the National Constitution and Section 74 of the Organic Law on National and Local Level Government Elections.

According to the electoral commission, the by-election will cost the government K4.6 million.