Police Minister William Onglo has confirmed that some funding for police for the 2022 National General Election security has been allocated to the Police Department and they stand ready to start the election operations. According to the minister the cost of running the election from their perspective is about K194million and of that amount, the government has transferred K111million already to support police election operations. “These are public funds, and it has to go through proper processes and procurement systems in order to run the elections,” said the police minister. “Since last year our department has been briefed by the Commission, has gone through all the processes to undertake this election and we are ready now, and in the next couple of weeks we should be rolling out all requirements for logistics and support facilities we need for the elections.” Minister Onglo added that the running of elections is always a difficult one, but he is sure that the Royal Papua New Guinea Constabulary (RPNGC) can manage it. “So far, we have done very well in the last election, but this one we want to do it better,” said Minister Onglo. Meanwhile, the minister said the aim of the National Government is to hold a safe, free, and fair 2022 National General Election and for this to happen will need the support of everyone. He said police will be doing its bit like in every election that have come and gone, but the people themselves will ensure all goes well by behaving well during election and not cause trouble for other voters and election officials.