By Peter S. Kinjap in Port Moresby
The governor of the Papua New Guinea Western Highlands, Paias Wingti, has called on politicians not to interfere with the Electoral Commission.
He made the call following reports that certain cabinet ministers of the government and members of the parliament had made visits to the Electoral Commission to influence the appointment of returning officers.
The Post Courier, reported that Wingti urged the Electoral Commissioner, Patilias Gamato, to carry out his duties without fear or favour and to conduct the 2017 national election in the most transparent and honest manner.
Gamato in response said there would be no political influence in the electoral process and, or the running of the PNG Electoral Commission.
He also denied claims of ministers and MPs visiting him to appoint returning candidates.
