ULP man Raphael Tonpi unseats Michael Nali in Mendi-Munhiu Open
The Mendi-Munhiu District in Southern Highlands Province has a new Member-elect.
He is United Labour Party candidate, Raphael Tonpi.
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Raphael Tonpi |
Mr. Tonpi was declared winner after the 10th elimination of sitting member and independent candidate, Michael Nali.
Raphael Tonpi scored 48,486 votes to pass the absolute majority of 46,195 + 1.
He was declared MP-elect at 6pm this evening, whilst his runner up Isaac Joseph polled 43,903 votes.
Southern Highlands is yet to declare two open electorates of Nipa/Kutubu and Kagua/Erave, including the Provincial seat.
NBC News / ONE PNG
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