Official declarations for the Moresby South sitting Member Justin Tkatchenko has been delayed as the quality checks have just begun.
But not without a little drama, because as quickly as they started with the first box, everything then went south this afternoon with scrutineers raising issues about the unused ballot papers.
Although the ballot papers have been stored away, as they are considered dead papers, scrutineers again asked to see them, so they can see if they complement those that are live and in the boxes.
Returning Officer for Moresby South Mr Tau Toea responded stating that that is not part of the process and should he include them in the same room as the live ballot papers, that would jeopardise the entire counting process.
The scrutineers argued that should they not be able to produce the ballot papers, then at least produce the serial numbers.
The quality check came to a slight halt for some time, as they had to bring in the security personnel to assist with the issue.
With advice from the venue commander, they have now resumed the checks.
Meanwhile, at the same venue, the Rita Flynn Counting centre; counting for the NCD regional seat has also been suspended due to alleged errors with the tally.
CID are on site conducting investigations.