Maprik Open Electorate in East Sepik has declared PNC Party Candidate Gabriel Kapris as the New Member Elect for Maprik District.
Returning officer Godfried Sokomia declared Mr Kapris at 4:30 pm Friday 22nd July 2022.
He was declared after exclusion 26 after polling a total of 16,657 beating the absolute majority of 16207+1.
Mr Kapris ousted Agriculture Minister and PANGU Candidate John Simon.