Counting continues in Southern Highlands Province and Prime Minister and Member for Ialibu Pangia Peter O’Neill is leading in his electorate after count 38.
He is well ahead of his rivals with 16, 583 votes as of yesterday evening.
In the regional seat, PNG Candidate William Powi is leading after count 31.
Progressive Results for Southern Highlands province
Ialibu Pangia Open after count 38
Peter O’Neill (PNC) – 16,583
Raphael Noipo (Independent) – 2936
Eke Lama (Independent) – 2657
Philip Rambu (SDP) – 1746
SHP Regional after count 31
William Powi (PNC) – 6451
Joseph Kobol (Independent) – 3419
Vincent Mirupasi (Independent) – 2861
Kagu-Erave Open after count 21
Aiya James Lagea (Independent) – 3954
Albert Apuka Noria (Independent) – 2396
Komeali Kapo Ropa (PNC Party) – 1498
Mendi Open after count 20
Philipus Maso Hapon (Independent) – 4539
Ps Issac Joseph (PNG Party) – 4500
De Kewanu (Independent) – 4135
Michael Nali (PNC) – 2692
Nipa Kutubu after count 18
Poroma Steven Andayo (Independent) – 1754
Kossy Sosoro – 1671
Tony Mana Kila (Independent) – 1589
Philemon Embel (PNG Party) – 1365
Imbogu Open after count 14
Francis Awesa (PNC) – 1664
Tomothy Buka Tala (Independent) – 1450
Onarop Joseph Igipa (PNG Party) – 1270
Pias Alopea (Independent) – 1160
Meanwhile, the number of votes are set to increase in today’s counting.
