The Acting Governor General Sir Gibbs Salika has extended the nomination period for the Hagen Open electorate from May 26, 2022 to May 29, 2022 at 4pm.
The decision was made yesterday afternoon due to the controversies on the validity of the correct Returning Officer and the court proceedings that have caused confusion to the intending candidates.
Electoral Commissioner Simon Sinai said the extension will give the opportunity for all intending candidates who haven’t nominated for Hagen Open to make their nominations.
Nominations will be made before the duly appointed Returning Officer Willie Ropa after the Supreme Court decision yesterday.
Mr Sinai called on all intending candidates who have not yet nominated to make nominations before Mr Ropa between now and Sunday May 29, 2022 at 4pm.
Meanwhile all the nominations around the country ended yesterday at 4pm.