THE three-days nominations period for the 2018 ABG By-Election, which opened on Monday this week, ended this afternoon with a total of 26 candidates contesting for the respective vacant constituency seats of Halia, Taonita Teop and Kongara in the Bougainville House of Representatives.
As of this afternoon, Halia constituency recorded the highest number of candidates with 17 contestants vying for their vacant constituency seat, followed by Taonita Teop with six while Kongara constituency recorded only three contestants.
Following the closure of the nomination period, the order of draw for the candidates was then conducted at the Bel Isi Park in Buka town, witnessed by the candidates, their supporters and the public.
The purpose of the draw is to determine the appearances of the respective candidates on the ballot paper for each constituency seat elections.
Below is the list of candidates for the respective constituency seats with their candidate numbers which they were awarded during the draw;
Halia Constituency
10. Bordger Semoso
11. Christopher Kabobo
12. Robert Somi Habitein
13. Ephraim Hakelo
14. Osmond Pesa Tohiana
15. Garhey Rikaha
16. Alphonse Ratsi
17. Desmond Nilkare
18. Barnabas Matanu
19. Barbara Tanne
20. Gordon Batek
21. Leo Soli
22. Mech Robin
23. Gerard Lesi
24. Joel Korus
25. Chan Kurangik Sagolo
26. William Kaluwin
Taonita Teop Constituency
10. Jarvin Tagasi
11. Leslie Sorou
12. Naphtali Pango
13. Micah Mose
14. Albert Toro
15. Joseph Pais
Kongara Constituency
10. Danny Muntaa
11. Rauaku Karoai
12. Steven Topesi
