BY INDY MAEALASIA
Upcoming By-elections for West Guadalcanal Constituency and Paripao Provincial Ward have been confirmed for Wednesday, June 4.
Governor General David Tiva Kapu yesterday formally appointed the date for the National Parliament by-election for West Guadalcanal Constituency in a live coverage broadcasted through SIBC.
Similarly, the Minister of Provincial Government and Institutional Strengthening (MPGIS) Wayne Ghemu, issued a notice scheduling the Paripao Provincial Ward By-election for the same date.
In a press conference, Chief Electoral Officer (CEO) of the Solomon Islands Electoral Commission (SIEC) Jasper Anisi confirmed to local media that nomination opens today (April 9) and will conclude on April 15.
Anisi also announced that 2,741 voters are expected to vote in the Paripao Ward while 8,098 voters for West Guadalcanal constituency.
The Chief Electoral Officer also called on election observers interested to observe the by-elections to visit the SIEC office for accreditation.
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