Writs for the second ABG general election
were issued on Friday by House of Representative Speaker Andrew Miriki upon the
advice of Bougainville Electoral Commissioner, Reitama Taravaru.
This means nominations for the elections are now open and will close on Friday 2 April.
The ABG President, James Tanis, became the first presidential candidate to nominate and began campaigning after nominating.
Two other candidates nominated for the Atolls seat while one candidate nominated for the Mahari and Haku seat.
On Saturday, sitting member for Hagogohe and Minister for Peace and reconciliation, Robert Hamal Sawa, nominated as a candidate for the Tsitalato seat as did businessman, Cosmas Sohia Ceetow.
Former Bougainville Governor, Ambassador John Momis, is expected to nominate today with several other intending candidates.
In addition, most candidates for the seats in Central and South Bougainville will nominate in their respective districts.
A total of 40 seats are up for grabs in the election: 33 single constituency seats; three seats for women; three seats for former combatants and one extra seat for the President who is voted for directly by the people.
Photo: ABG Parliament worker. Kanaheta [left] with Speaker Andrew Miriki signing the writs at ABG House whilst Electoral Commissioner Reitama Taravaru watches.
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