Author:
Sikita Tomape
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Date Posted: Tue, Jun 12 2007, 05:33:24pm
Counting tradidtionally is carried out in the precinct of the capital. In the case of Enga, Wabag. If what was reported is true, Polye ought to be ashamed of highjacking established norms for personal gain. With limited resources and issues of transparency immediately surfacing, is it in Enga interest to conduct counting in differnt locations or district headquarters. Certainly not and if they are conducted, there will be many court cases contesting the victory (ies) which will lead to protracted court battles leaving the people in limbo. This has been the case with the Wabag and Wapenamanda open seats.
If the reported scenario is linked to the theory that Ipatas has the upper hands when it comes to the counting room etc..., then the most ideal measure would be to increase police personnel, particularly those from other parts of PNG. Those well known police in Enga who perform the handyman role for the Governor should be ejected from coming anywhere close to counting officials or the counting room.
Moving the counting to other parts of Enga is certainly not the way to contain the mysteries that surround surprise wins etc...
My thoughts only.
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