060615 MOMIS ACCEPTS VOTES

By Aloysius Laukai in Buka.

President elect, DR.CHIEF JOHN MOMIS this morning accepted and signed papers declaring him the seat of the President for the next five years.

After signing the documents from the Bougainville Electoral Commission, Chief Momis thanked the people of Bougainville for having the faith in him to lead the team that would get them into the future.

Chief MOMIS also thanked the candidates who stood for the 2015 election for their commitment to contribute to the process of peace building on Bougainville.

He promised to work with all factions of the community to make sure Bougainville is geared for the coming Referendum that will decide the Political status of Bougainville once and for all.

President MOMIS also congratulated the people of Bougainville for making sure that the election was done in a fair and free way.

He said despite our differences we can work together for the common good for the people of Bougainville.

DR. MOMIS also congratulated the Electoral Commissioner, GEORGE MANU, for delivering as expected and on time.

Ends

Ballot No	Candidate	Prev Tot	Votes	New Total
16	John Lawrence Momis	50039	1343	51382
17	Ismael Toroama	17571	895	18466
12	Sam Kauona	14029	936	14965
14	Sam Akoitai	10333	1190	11523
18	Reuben Siara	5331	531	5862
10	Nick F. Peniai	5198	0	0	Excl 4
15	Simon Dumarinu	0	0	0	Excl 3
11	Justin Pokata Kira	0	0	0	Excl 2
13	Peter Nerau	0	0	0	Excl 1
	Exhausted	114	303	417
	Total Votes Remaining			102198
	Absolute Majority			51100