Nominations are progressing well so far in all provincial centres and districts across the country since its commencement last Thursday 19, May 2022. PNG Electoral Commissioner Simon Sinai said as of 10am this morning, about 1,295 nominations have been received and compiled by the respective provincial electoral offices and districts. Out of this number, 1,224 candidates that nominated are males and 71 females. "Nominations are progressing well and I hope and I hope it will end on a high note tomorrow with more candidates nominating before the close of nomination at 4pm,"he said. Mr Sinai said six (6) provinces including Eastern Highlands, Hela, East Sepik, Madang, Central and Autonomous Region of Bougainville have yet to send it their candidate nomination updates by their respective RO's. "I expect all reports on nominations to reach the head office by tomorrow morning before we address the press on the close of nominations," he said. Mr Sinai said candidates can kick start their election campaign after the close of nominations tomorrow at 4pm.