By CLIFFORD FAIPARIK
Prime Minister James Marape has wished all 111 MPs best of luck before they face the 2022 National elections.
“Before I sit down, as is required by our system of government, and the National Constitution, we must all go out and seek the fresh mandate of our people in the national general elections.
“It would be remiss of me not to wish all Members of Parliament on both sides of the house all the best in your re-election efforts.
“God bless you all.”
Marape said that during his last speech in Parliament on Thursday last week before the Parliament rose for the elections.
Marape also assured that the 2022 National elections will proceed as of Thursday 28.
According to the Electoral Commission the election will commence when the writs will be issued on Thursday 28.
“There have been skeptics that this Government will not deliver the 2022 National General Election on time.
“As a responsible government, I’d like to dispel these doubts and inform this nation that we will deliver the general election on time with a total budget of K600 million,” Marape said.
“To date, a total of K288 million has been released for election preparation. “Elections are not conducted overnight.
“The initial funding is to prepare for the elections and the conduct of the elections.
“Further funds will be released as required throughout this process.
“To facilitate a peaceful and fair election, my Government has appropriated funding directly to our security agencies to effectively coordinate and manage the security aspects consistent with the ‘Operational Order’ endorsed by NEC.”
Meanwhile, Electoral Commissioner Simon Sinai said that pollings for the new seven electorates will also commence.
These electorates are Kairuku, Hiri –Koiari, Nakanai, Delta Fly, Popondetta, Wau-Waria, Komo-Hulia and Porgera-Paiela.
Sinal said that Kairuku and Hiri –Koiari were split from Kairuku-Hiri in Central, Nakanai (Talasea) in West New Britain, Delta Fly (Middle Fly) in Western, Popondetta (Ijivitari) in Northern, Wau-Waria (Bulolo) in Morobe, Komo-Hulia (Komo -Magarima) in Hela and Porgera-Paiela (Laigaip- Porgera) in Enga.
