1972 Papua New Guinean general election
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General elections were held in the Territory of Papua and New Guinea between 19 February and 11 March 1972.[1] They saw the election of the country's first female MP, Josephine Abaijah.[2]
Electoral system
The House of Assembly was expanded from 94 to 107 members, consisting of 100 elected members, four civil servants and three members nominated by members of the House to represent special interest groups.[3] The 100 elected members were elected from 82 open constituencies and 18 regional constituencies, from each of which a single member was elected by Instant-runoff voting. Voters could vote for a candidate in both their local open constituency and the regional constituency covering their area.[4] Candidacy in the regional constituencies was limited to people who had received the Intermediate Certificate (or an equivalent) from school.[4]
Prior to the elections, the voting age was lowered from 21 to 18.[5] A total of 1,384,780 voters were enrolled.[4]
To reduce the reliance on 'whispered' votes (in which illiterate voters told polling officials who they wished to vote for), photos of the candidates were added to ballot papers.[6]
Campaign
A total of 611 candidates contested the 100 seats in the House of Assembly,[1] of which four were women and 74 were incumbents running for re-election.[7][4] Two seats – East Sepik Regional and West Sepik Coastal Open – had only one candidate, both of whom (Michael Somare of the Pangu Party and Brere Awol respectively) were returned unopposed.[5] Incumbent MP for Morobe Regional, Tony Voutas, chose not to run after becoming an official within the Pangu Party. Other incumbents stepping down included Percy Chatterton (Moresby Open).[5]
Results
Only 38 of the 72 incumbents that contested the elections were re-elected.[4] The new House of Assembly had 37 members of the United Party, 11 from the People's Progress Party, 18 members of the Pangu Party, 8 members of the Niugini National Party, and 3 from the Mataungan Association.[8]
Results by constituency | ||||
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Constituency | Candidate | First pref | After prefs | Notes |
Alotau Open | John Guise | 9,604 | 9,604 | Elected |
Maikel Kaniniba | 637 | |||
Osineru Dickson | 573 | |||
Invalid votes | 792 | |||
Angoram Open | Bill Eichhorn | 4,105 | 4,778 | Elected |
Joe Kenni | 3,143 | 3,800 | ||
Jim | 2,148 | |||
Daniel Guren | 750 | |||
Maski Kasikamon | 555 | |||
Pita Jonsen | 508 | |||
Invalid votes | 233 | |||
Bewani Open | Bewa Tou | 3,979 | Elected | |
Glammis Inohha | 3,177 | |||
Invalid votes | 0 | |||
Bogia Open | Stanis Toliman | 5,053 | 5,143 | Elected |
Goragora Kopara | 1,977 | 1,997 | ||
Alfred Ararua | 1,492 | 1,756 | ||
Philip Magado | 812 | 838 | ||
Yamun Bingi | 493 | 524 | ||
Tom Maguna | 488 | |||
Invalid votes | 102 | |||
Bougainville Provincial | John Momis | 20,952 | Elected | |
Joseph Lue | 3,771 | |||
Invalid votes | 1,611 | |||
Bulolo Open | Ben Dangu | 2,585 | 3,362 | |
Gedisa Gwaju | 2,187 | 3,418 | Elected | |
Gias Umbu | 1,410 | |||
Dennis Brown | 1,175 | |||
Anani Maino | 701 | |||
Eric Robson | 588 | |||
Rikani Hapiango | 503 | |||
Mbawa Yenduabo | 456 | |||
Mangobing Kakum | 428 | |||
Umbi Dandas | 428 | |||
Guyo Saweo | 420 | |||
Apeo Motanatau | 83 | |||
Invalid votes | 541 | |||
Central Bougainville Open | Raphael Bele | 3,010 | 3,641 | Elected |
Barry Middlemiss | 1,647 | 1,917 | ||
Henry Moses | 1,175 | |||
Raphael Niniku | 635 | |||
Joseph Baraka | 327 | |||
Invalid votes | 611 | |||
Central Provincial | Josephine Abaijah | 16,011 | 19,845 | Elected |
F.D "Andy" Anderson | 6,744 | 9,183 | ||
Tom Rosser | 5,516 | 7,107 | ||
Kevin Javia Zomai | 5,434 | |||
Bill Fielding | 5,129 | |||
Kevin Fletcher | 3,294 | |||
Maikel (Pita) Galli | 1,603 | |||
Invalid votes | 5,104 | |||
Chimbu Provincial | Iambakey Okuk | 10,757 | 12,696 | Elected |
Waru Degemba | 10,249 | 10,872 | ||
Gigmai N.J Bal | 7,200 | |||
Ignatius Kilage | 6,856 | |||
Numambo Siune | 5,003 | |||
Invalid votes | 22,591 | |||
Chuave Open | John Kaupa | 2,734 | 3,528 | Elected |
Emmanuel K. Suakere | 1,544 | 2,410 | ||
Uauwi Wauwe Moses | 1,437 | |||
Komane Teimai | 1,320 | |||
Mai Goro | 1,077 | |||
Kopori Kari | 820 | |||
John Michael Wani | 768 | |||
Girimai Teine | 750 | |||
Teine John | 712 | |||
Da Jufugao | 604 | |||
Tabie | 429 | |||
Invalid votes | 94 | |||
Daulo Open | Sinake Giregire | 3,508 | 3,622 | Elected |
Anis Romude | 1,249 | 1,252 | ||
Ikime Baro | 763 | 965 | ||
Sitak Watavilo | 685 | 691 | ||
Nomane Ombwa | 471 | |||
Mondie Lowairo | 438 | 540 | ||
Kondo Omba | 328 | |||
Invalid votes | 9 | |||
Dei Open | Parua Kuri | 2,131 | 3,468 | Elected |
Gapa Wai | 1,819 | 2,897 | ||
Pim | 1,422 | |||
John Malts | 1,111 | |||
Wariki Wama | 900 | |||
Kuma Toga | 820 | |||
Tei Kome | 690 | |||
Invalid votes | 11 | |||
Dreikikir Open | Toromble Kabai | 2,183 | 2,499 | Elected |
Aisimboro Ston | 1,253 | 1,564 | ||
Cista Hapeli | 722 | |||
Kokomo Ulia | 619 | |||
Dam Hormetele | 420 | |||
Invalid votes | 83 | |||
East New Britain Provincial | Damien Kereku | 16,607 | Elected | |
Samson Patiliu | 12,348 | |||
Invalid votes | 9,116 | |||
East Sepik Provincial | Michael Somare | – | – | Elected |
Eastern Highlands Provincial | Barry Holloway | 31,058 | 31,836 | Elected |
Dennis Buchanan | 20,163 | 20,979 | ||
Kevin Masive | 6,664 | 6,999 | ||
K. Hariepe Tereyamo | 6,537 | |||
Patrick J. Gehapine | 1,640 | |||
Invalid votes | 5,083 | |||
Esa'ala Open | Tim Ward | 3,331 | 3,816 | Elected |
Henry P. Andrew | 1,305 | 1,833 | ||
Roy Kaitolele | 1,241 | |||
Boitau Somale | 1,236 | 1,605 | ||
Jack Wilkinson | 738 | |||
Enosi Baloiloi | 494 | |||
Joseph Nimagore | 409 | |||
John Rae | 261 | |||
Invalid votes | 527 | |||
Finschhafen Open | Popou Malenggudoi | 3,471 | 3,915 | |
Waliong Buga'ong | 1,944 | 3,045 | Elected | |
Simon Baur | 1,883 | |||
Zibang Sifuyu Zurenuo | 1,508 | |||
Somu Sigob | 1,418 | |||
Darius Nako Cook | 1,284 | |||
Oku Zanezia | 1,097 | |||
Meck Singiliong | 850 | |||
Simongi Kangiong | 764 | |||
Linoge Hebaumu | 614 | |||
Hesingut B. Wangu | 520 | |||
Invalid votes | 717 | |||
Gazelle Open | Matthias Toliman | 3,284 | 4,062 | Elected |
Blasius Turgone | 2,832 | 2,925 | ||
Nason ToKiala | 1,151 | |||
John Tarutia | 363 | |||
Invalid votes | 516 | |||
Goilala Open | Louis Mona | 4,554 | 5,371 | Elected |
Eriko Rarupu | 2,698 | 3,486 | ||
T. Kaga Lauva | 1,705 | |||
Enga Suda | 1,545 | |||
Invalid votes | 134 | |||
Goroka Open | Akepa Miakwe | 2,128 | 3,910 | Elected |
Sabumei Kofikai | 2,117 | 3,308 | ||
Koni Aize | 1,771 | |||
Lomdopa Heve | 1,435 | |||
Soso Subi | 1,367 | |||
Isembo O. Nateva | 1,248 | |||
Iyape Noruka | 1,023 | |||
Bulumakau Longani | 925 | |||
John Akunai | 924 | |||
Sekeyaro | 695 | |||
Bin Aravaki | 431 | |||
Nogo Susuke | 322 | |||
Invalid votes | 164 | |||
Gulf Provincial | Tom Koraea | 5,464 | 7,524 | Elected |
Wilson Patricia | 4,767 | 5,902 | ||
V. B Counsel | 4,009 | |||
Charles Karava | 2,174 | |||
Invalid votes | 803 | |||
Gumine Open | Ninkama Bomai | 2,484 | 3,454 | Elected |
Kuman Dai | 1,512 | 1,846 | ||
Nilkare Kaupa | 1,290 | |||
Wemin Aure | 950 | |||
Dege Kobita | 920 | |||
Gari Kumulga | 896 | |||
Amos Tongia Kabe | 833 | |||
Biria Kia | 727 | |||
Sine Gomuna | 552 | |||
Mol Gari | 477 | |||
Lukas Kaupa Kiruai | 386 | |||
Kua Galmai | 342 | |||
Kaupa Ninkama | 276 | |||
Kawale Winiga | 49 | |||
Invalid votes | 86 | |||
Hagen Open | John Colman (Kolmans) | 2,553 | 4,549 | |
Ogla Makindi | 2,035 | |||
Pena Ou | 2,002 | 4,816 | Elected | |
Minembi Ken | 1,568 | |||
Wamp Wan | 1,429 | |||
Komp Dei | 1,349 | |||
Koim Kip | 1,337 | |||
Wak Kumbamung | 1,221 | |||
Namp Opa | 1,143 | |||
Kopey Mong | 980 | |||
Denbis | 299 | |||
Debra Waya | 128 | |||
Invalid votes | 81 | |||
Henganofi Open | Bono Azanifa | 1,965 | 2,476 | |
Atiheme Kimi | 1,483 | 2,482 | Elected | |
Tutueva Kasemu | 1,241 | |||
Kangeto Yabise | 1,188 | |||
Sununku Krokie | 857 | |||
Baina Meseya | 610 | |||
Oto Tofevfe | 595 | |||
Menema Nogoe | 568 | |||
Kutanama Yayameso | 562 | |||
Invalid votes | 52 | |||
Huon Gulf Open | Gideon Apeng | 3,076 | 3,534 | Elected |
Pure Pinganoma | 2,652 | 2,915 | ||
Nelson Wazob Nimolen | 1,373 | |||
Osia Gason | 853 | |||
Gaga Nappa | 535 | |||
Invalid votes | 54 | |||
Ialibu Pangia Open | Koke Itua | 4,481 | 7,094 | |
Turi Wari | 4,348 | 7,522 | Elected | |
Ranguma Oma | 2,115 | |||
Pangano Suma | 1,914 | |||
Glaimi Warena | 1,763 | |||
Rambu Melo | 1,080 | |||
Undi Nandi | 1,021 | |||
Kiboi Wanu | 788 | |||
Yoge Maga | 781 | |||
Invalid votes | 103 | |||
Ijivitari Open | Paulus Arek | 4,071 | Elected | |
Edric Eupu | 2,593 | |||
Invalid votes | 189 | |||
Jimi Open | Thomas Kavali | 5,724 | Elected | |
James Kuru Kupul | 5,160 | |||
Invalid votes | 47 | |||
Kabwum Open | Buaki Singeri | 3,392 | 4,503 | Elected |
Franzing Ansawang | 2,288 | 2,691 | ||
Wale Asa | 1,612 | |||
Rauke Gam | 1,609 | |||
Zerienang Kumi Galunga | 560 | |||
Barnabus Kuso | 330 | |||
Invalid votes | 49 | |||
Kagua Erave Open | Yano Belo | 9,086 | Elected | |
Mata Mura | 2,473 | |||
Tamanae Ipinipe | 1,464 | |||
Wagunabo Merepo | 1,122 | |||
Invalid votes | 50 | |||
Kainantu Open | Moses Sasakila | 4,521 | 5,408 | Elected |
Wiwinu | 2,256 | 2,769 | ||
Karo Koko'aiyo | 1,462 | |||
Nembosi | 1,335 | |||
Ono Aia | 1,022 | |||
Juraina | 791 | |||
Bun | 455 | |||
Invalid votes | 197 | |||
Kairuku-Hiri Open | Result invalidated[a] | |||
Kandep Porgera Open | Nenk Pasul | 3,223 | 4,994 | Elected |
Amo Wangariti | 1,992 | |||
Taru Yapogan | 1,905 | 3,167 | ||
Was Per | 1,512 | |||
Torp Male | 1,322 | |||
Kandu Pope | 1,198 | |||
Yala Yandape | 899 | |||
Andi Plower | 694 | |||
Manasa Piagori Kii | 612 | |||
Liwa Komapu | 565 | |||
Invalid votes | 34 | |||
Kandrian Gloucester Open | James Simon Vora Ayong | 2,219 | 3,062 | |
Galopo Masa | 2,160 | 3,212 | Elected | |
Mombi Maringle | 1,049 | |||
Aisapo Talavi | 989 | |||
Pele Taul | 762 | |||
Invalid votes | 36 | |||
Karimui Nomane Open | Inuabe Egaiano | 2,672 | 2,709 | Elected |
Birial Welebi | 2,041 | 2,159 | ||
Nebare Kamun | 1,311 | |||
Alua Yori | 922 | |||
Homeri Kaupa | 645 | |||
Tine Boi | 423 | |||
Galamai Boi | 390 | |||
Invalid votes | 56 | |||
Kavieng Open | Perry Kwan | 4,483 | Elected | |
Chris Rangatin | 2,473 | |||
Lawrence Maris | 665 | |||
Sirenda Appasai | 632 | |||
Invalid votes | 647 | |||
Kerema Open | Tore Lokoloko | 3,752 | 4,110 | Elected |
Mahiro Kivovia | 2,089 | 2,433 | ||
Semese Ivaraoa | 1,294 | 1,638 | ||
Francis Pao Maiu | 754 | |||
Joseph Morehari Haro | 683 | |||
Gabriel Ehava Karava | 582 | |||
Invalid votes | 335 | |||
Kerowagi Open | Wena Wili | 2,008 | 2,814 | Elected |
Siwi Kurondo | 1,716 | 2,709 | ||
Kagl Kindagl | 1,127 | |||
Mende Auru | 1,111 | |||
Danga Bagme Mondo | 519 | |||
Damba Endemongo | 212 | |||
Invalid votes | 34 | |||
Kikori Open | Nuae Ou'u | 1,712 | ||
Dodobai Wautai | 1,533 | 3,029 | Elected | |
Kareva Lavaro | 1,441 | 2,817 | ||
Ope Oeaka | 1,102 | |||
Peni Bori | 674 | |||
Ivia Laura | 628 | |||
Ipai Kairi | 451 | |||
Invalid votes | 259 | |||
Kokopo Open | Oscar Tammur | 3,928 | Elected | |
Meriba Tomakala | 1,630 | |||
Leonard Tarum | 529 | |||
Nellie Exon Lawrence | 364 | |||
E. Tade | 250 | |||
Boas Tipaul | 209 | |||
Invalid votes | 685 | |||
Kompiam Baiyer | Traimya Manyingiwa | 4,527 | 5,939 | Elected |
Minoko Leangun | 2,086 | 3,285 | ||
Paraka Nyi | 1,788 | |||
Amai Kembena | 1,484 | |||
Trakyowa Palimo | 1,438 | |||
Pone | 1,132 | |||
John Andui | 777 | |||
Nanowa Lopowa | 401 | |||
Buru | 282 | |||
Mako Kapoa | 181 | |||
Invalid votes | 49 | |||
Koroba Kopiago Open | Andrew Wabiria | 5,093 | 6,967 | Elected |
Piko Matiabe | 2,662 | |||
Paiyali Elo | 2,202 | 4,043 | ||
Peta | 2,088 | |||
Paku | 1,279 | |||
Invalid votes | 74 | |||
Kula Open | John Fifita | 2,580 | 4,057 | |
Solomon | 2,034 | 3,283 | ||
Thomas | 1,488 | |||
Noah Teliwa Tengwe | 1,159 | Elected | ||
Lepani Watson | 1,043 | |||
Amenoni Izod | 694 | |||
Inia | 590 | |||
Invalid votes | 665 | |||
Kundiawa Open | Delba Biri | 1,410 | 2,153 | |
Kugame Kura | 1,329 | |||
Kumo Siune | 1,287 | |||
Joseph Luanga | 1,232 | 2,293 | Elected | |
Kawage Kendey | 1,040 | |||
Wel Diwi | 906 | |||
Kiagi Kawage | 714 | |||
Aina Kanua | 640 | |||
Daga Kindine | 623 | |||
Kaman Au | 397 | |||
Kantikane Endekan | 312 | |||
Invalid votes | 143 | |||
Lae Open | Toni Ila | 4,707 | Elected | |
Eki Vaki | 1,547 | |||
Stephen Ahi | 1,145 | |||
Brian Bogagu | 581 | |||
Luther Karo Ahi | 306 | |||
Invalid votes | 685 | |||
Lagaip Open | Perano Pisa | 2,965 | 3,535 | |
Leo Laku | 2,433 | |||
Waitea Magnolias | 2,303 | 4,077 | Elected | |
Don Kapi | 1,511 | |||
Moses Kambun | 1,180 | |||
Kopene Yanda | 796 | |||
Poio Iuri | 719 | |||
Inunk Mailu | 156 | |||
Invalid votes | 43 | |||
Lufa Open | Pupuna Aruno | 2,494 | 3,455 | |
Suinavi Otio | 1,761 | 3,756 | Elected | |
Kumoro Vira | 1,469 | |||
L. James Yanepa | 1,444 | |||
Humi (Tevenale) Atipu | 1,269 | |||
Moses Aikaba | 1,144 | |||
Kafia Kemiepa | 793 | |||
Bino Fumapa | 696 | |||
Lame Aokiwa | 611 | |||
Saksak Legu | 92 | |||
Invalid votes | 9 | |||
Madang Open | Angmai Bilas | 3,485 | 3,589 | Elected |
Job | 1,976 | 2,045 | ||
Aksim Siming | 532 | 615 | ||
Phil Hancock | 501 | 647 | ||
Kaukesa Kamo | 455 | |||
Hon Pipoi | 203 | |||
Invalid votes | 526 | |||
Madang Provincial | Bruce Jephcott | 29,548 | Elected | |
Shong Babob | 10,797 | |||
Jerry Kaon | 9,194 | |||
Invalid votes | 0 | |||
Manus Open | Michael Pondros | 1,978 | 2,241 | Elected |
Peter Pomat | 1,788 | 2,155 | ||
Paliau Maloat | 1,786 | |||
Joel Maiah | 1,435 | |||
J.B Cholai Popunau | 532 | |||
Silih Sawi | 149 | |||
Invalid votes | 266 | |||
Manus Provincial | Pikah Kasau | 2,348 | 2,569 | Elected |
Silas Pokupen Samuel | 2,100 | 2,348 | ||
Richard Selan Litau | 1,665 | |||
Arnold Masipal | 1,524 | |||
Invalid votes | 294 | |||
Maprik Open | Pita Lus | 4,702 | Elected | |
Boigun Raki | 858 | |||
Kaisman Titas Pa'apo | 620 | |||
Silas Maiguna | 542 | |||
Abraham Kotitaumba | 523 | |||
Murray K. Phillips | 286 | |||
Stephen Mairavi Walimini | 267 | |||
Ulisimbi Sumbwia | 246 | |||
David Nailas | 93 | |||
Invalid votes | 178 | |||
Markam Open | Philip Buseng | 4,406 | 4,784 | Elected |
Tom Leahy (Lae) | 4,130 | 4,685 | ||
W. Bibuai Waigan | 696 | |||
Bilum Ganguts | 635 | |||
Kapumi Marabuman | 213 | |||
Invalid votes | 253 | |||
Mendi Open | Momei Pangial | 4,237 | 4,866 | Elected |
Francis Kili | 3,594 | |||
Posu Ank | 3,372 | 4,478 | ||
Ebi Wari | 1,800 | |||
Kisombo Pendene | 1,393 | |||
Tubiri Wagep | 1,389 | |||
Mark Kuna | 803 | |||
Invalid votes | 158 | |||
Menyamya Open | Manasseh Voeto | 5,979 | Elected | |
Yosa Tiamipo | 2,384 | |||
Mesak Omaljamja | 1,604 | |||
Yongwia Yagwicha'abana | 1,389 | |||
Invalid votes | 448 | |||
Middle Ramu Open | Kui Baiyang | 2,695 | 4,223 | Elected |
Wokam Rem | 2,240 | 2,498 | ||
Simon Pita Gi | 1,904 | |||
Ambrose Yenmoro | 1,803 | |||
Joseph Kunja | 1,578 | |||
Jeff Liversidge | 595 | |||
Invalid votes | 40 | |||
Milne Bay Provincial | Dennis Young | 12,693 | Elected | |
Arnold Joseph | 12,309 | |||
Invalid votes | 6,140 | |||
Moresby Coastal Open | Gavera Rea | 2,207 | 3,164 | Elected |
Sevese Oipi Morea | 1,418 | 2,375 | ||
Mahuru Rarua Rarua | 1,132 | |||
Gavera Ovia | 920 | |||
Toua Kapena | 714 | |||
Frank Griffin | 483 | |||
Tetley Keith | 316 | |||
Sogo Sebea | 306 | |||
Therese Daera | 261 | |||
Lohia Doriga | 257 | |||
Miria Gavera | 202 | |||
Invalid votes | 1,270 | |||
Moresby Inland Open | Albert Maori Kiki | 3,546 | Elected | |
Michael Kauga Aigal | 931 | |||
Dennis Brian Douglas | 424 | |||
Colin Buscombe | 136 | |||
Invalid votes | 414 | |||
Morobe Provincial | Boyamo Sali | 48,393 | Elected | |
John Raka | 18,084 | |||
Invalid votes | 9,314 | |||
Mount Milhelm Open | Karigl Bonggere | 1,393 | 1,905 | Elected |
Simon Kumai | 1,268 | |||
Miugwe Bina | 1,160 | 1,684 | ||
Yirei Kawagi | 615 | |||
J. Kimagl Ongugo | 265 | |||
Invalid votes | 16 | |||
Mul Open | Mek Nugints | 2,697 | 3,266 | Elected |
Pepa Paua | 1,785 | 2,593 | ||
Auwa Nenjipa | 1,564 | |||
Straus Raus Roga | 1,544 | |||
J. Miti Rogapa | 279 | |||
Invalid votes | 7 | |||
Namatanai Open | Julius Chan | 4,764 | 5,099 | Elected |
Bruno Leo Sasi | 2,812 | 3,013 | ||
Robert Seeto | 2,665 | |||
John Lasisi | 379 | |||
Invalid votes | 582 | |||
Nawae Open | Sikiong Kalisie | 1,928 | 2,408 | |
Amenao Jongombei | 1,766 | 2,648 | Elected | |
Patik Nimambot | 1,150 | |||
Tamae Dambin | 316 | |||
Simbagi Ramiginga | 120 | |||
Invalid votes | 33 | |||
New Ireland Provincial | Obed Boas | 10,266 | Elected | |
Wally Lussick | 7,212 | |||
Invalid votes | 2,604 | |||
Nipa Kutubu Open | James Sand | 2,434 | ||
Tegi Ebei'al | 2,196 | |||
Ibne Kor | 2,116 | 4,067 | Elected | |
Kau Lumbi | 1,944 | 3,680 | ||
Igila Tigi | 1,249 | |||
Mau'ei Lenep | 842 | |||
Lai Liu | 617 | |||
Kobiap Ogom | 593 | |||
Pont Humbi | 478 | |||
Kep Injera | 328 | |||
Miabe Agiwa | 50 | |||
Invalid votes | 54 | |||
North Bougainville Open | Donatus Mola | 3,806 | 4,654 | Elected |
William Kunai | 2,083 | 2,500 | ||
Moses Havini | 1,743 | |||
Samson Purupuru | 1,259 | |||
Joseph Hapisiria | 563 | |||
Samuel Kariup | 306 | |||
Invalid votes | 670 | |||
North Fly Open | Dominikus Sam Kambana | 3,408 | 4,126 | |
Krenem Wonhenai | 2,584 | 4,497 | Elected | |
Warren Dutton | 1,803 | |||
Sam Wingen | 1,713 | |||
Simik Tetra | 645 | |||
Ulisini Kaindi | 539 | |||
Invalid votes | 98 | |||
Northern Provincial | Mackenzie Daugi | 7,181 | Elected | |
Frank Aisi | 4,094 | |||
Cromwell Burau | 2,904 | |||
Invalid votes | 757 | |||
Obura Open | Onamauta Beibe | 1,932 | 2,908 | Elected |
Kakurimaka Popiana | 1,614 | 2,255 | ||
Undap Maina | 1,262 | |||
Wesley Mataora | 1,193 | |||
Invalid votes | 55 | |||
Okapa Open | William Abua | 2,162 | 3,656 | |
Naso Fore | 2,091 | |||
Muriso Warebu | 1,753 | |||
Tudak Faki | 1,724 | |||
Esaki Isufa | 1,141 | |||
John Pokia | 1,101 | 3,751 | Elected | |
Kege Yasinamo | 1,084 | |||
Horove Au'udumu | 744 | |||
Eveto Vebuloya | 657 | |||
Daniel Kassa | 463 | |||
Okai Aakamala | 111 | |||
Invalid votes | 130 | |||
Pomio Open | Koriam Urekit | 7,277 | Elected | |
Julius Taiul | 1,080 | |||
Kaolea Golpak | 802 | |||
John Altapua | 620 | |||
Invalid votes | 156 | |||
Poroma Kutubu | Hamabo Kuri | 2,353 | 2,811 | |
Awali Ungunaibe | 2,048 | 3,039 | Elected | |
Edward | 1,453 | |||
Hauko | 463 | |||
Invalid votes | 2 | |||
Rabaul Open | John Kaputin | 7,790 | Elected | |
Joseph Talam | 2,481 | |||
Josiah Wartovo | 1,266 | |||
Epineri Titimur | 150 | |||
Invalid votes | 775 | |||
Rai Coast Open | John Poe | 4,253 | Elected | |
Dui Yangsai | 2,072 | |||
Willem Sawang | 910 | |||
Mafuk Gainda | 345 | |||
Lumak Mapui | 245 | |||
Iaga Bakuk | 222 | |||
John Sillio (Jon) | 48 | 48 | ||
Invalid votes | 100 | |||
Rigo Abau Open | Reuben Taureka | 3,331 | 4,818 | Elected |
Dirona Abe | 2,587 | 3,118 | ||
Cliff Ianamu | 1,978 | |||
Willie Dihm | 1,658 | |||
Koni Marai | 805 | |||
Harry Lewis | 782 | |||
Scotty Uroe | 628 | |||
Naime Doko | 616 | |||
Moere Raikarawa | 535 | |||
Kila Mareva | 509 | |||
James Cima Kepo | 305 | |||
Invalid votes | 0 | |||
Sinasina Open | Kelaga Eremuge | 1,450 | 2,041 | |
Gabe Uba | 1,288 | |||
Kobale Kale | 1,095 | 2,174 | Elected | |
Korul Wauwe | 770 | |||
Komi Leo Miamil | 768 | |||
Ilai Buge | 685 | |||
Kalale Wel | 655 | |||
Konia Kum | 590 | |||
Dom Gela | 414 | |||
Kauba (Driver) | 411 | |||
Kom Yogol | 399 | |||
Clement Kwipa Poye | 62 | |||
Invalid votes | 73 | |||
Sohe Open | Stephen Tago | 2,854 | 3,292 | Elected |
Wilson Suja | 1,961 | 2,153 | ||
Benson Toroi | 1,663 | |||
Andrew Ririka | 854 | |||
Gerald Lodi | 239 | |||
Asina Papau | 144 | |||
Invalid votes | 368 | |||
South Bougainville Open | Paul Lapun | 4,464 | Elected | |
Andrew Komoro Ukevi | 2,117 | |||
Aloysius Noga | 1,125 | |||
Pinoko Sipisong | 815 | |||
Invalid votes | 31 | |||
South Fly Open | Ebia Olewale | 5,931 | 6,020 | Elected |
Serese Bani | 3,059 | 3,076 | ||
Arthur Thomas Wyborn | 1,417 | 1,461 | ||
Simoi Paradi | 915 | 941 | ||
Robert Tabua | 367 | 407 | ||
Samuel Kloney | 345 | |||
Invalid votes | 1,090 | |||
Southern Highlands Provincial | Ron Neville | 62,805 | Elected | |
Karipe Haawe Pitzz | 11,958 | |||
James Waia | 5,863 | |||
Joseph Ango Haiyako | 3,570 | |||
Invalid votes | 12,143 | |||
Sumkar Open | John Middleton | 6,118 | Elected | |
Kare-Maor | 2,696 | |||
Rawad Marun | 1,343 | |||
Suguman Matibiri | 428 | |||
Invalid votes | 443 | |||
Talasea Open | Harry Humphreys | 3,826 | 4,361 | Elected |
Soa Ubia | 1,210 | 1,481 | ||
Theodore Kaiwa | 1,063 | 1,289 | ||
Peni Ase | 981 | |||
James Towaninara | 744 | 1,198 | ||
Morris Ling | 730 | |||
Pitar Simogun | 721 | |||
Maus Bala | 507 | |||
Maranglik Tobob | 141 | |||
Invalid votes | 349 | |||
Tambul Nebilyer Open | Kandalip Yagimbu | 4,253 | 4,948 | |
Koitaga Mano | 3,512 | 5,178 | Elected | |
Kagul | 2,309 | |||
Raim Kewa | 2,113 | |||
Rambai Keruwa | 1,545 | |||
Kiap Morau | 1,189 | |||
Invalid votes | 8 | |||
Tari Komo Open | Matiabe Yuwi | 5,308 | 8,120 | Elected |
Tandiago Waragoli | 2,335 | 2,839 | ||
Aya Dabuma Dabuma | 2,075 | 2,784 | ||
Andrew Andaija Aiango | 1,571 | |||
Togola Wabulu | 1,509 | |||
Punga Tiri | 1,359 | |||
Henry Hingery | 906 | |||
Invalid votes | 49 | |||
Upper Sepik Open | Anskar Karmel | 2,537 | 4,030 | Elected |
Ambet Atapu | 2,269 | 3,024 | ||
Wesani Iwoksim | 1,835 | |||
Nauwi Sauinambi | 1,518 | |||
Harry Weldon | 1,151 | |||
Silas Neksep | 860 | |||
Diyos Wapnok | 774 | |||
Markis Tinerok | 545 | |||
Rob Roy Keura | 170 | |||
Invalid votes | 248 | |||
Usino Bundi Open | Marcus Kawo | 2,787 | 2,927 | Elected |
Tongia | 1,359 | |||
Umbaria-Waikiripa | 1,038 | |||
Tugo | 973 | |||
Uririp Dumeni | 920 | 1,602 | ||
Usisip Simukaip | 766 | |||
Invalid votes | 75 | |||
Wabag Open | Tei Abal | 10,277 | Elected | |
James Sikin | 1,428 | |||
Peter Amean | 628 | |||
Invalid votes | 62 | |||
Wahgi Open | Kaibelt Diria | 4,417 | 6,367 | Elected |
Opai Kunangel | 3,811 | 5,010 | ||
Timothy Ginga | 1,631 | |||
Anthony Kubul | 1,541 | |||
Nopnop Tol | 1,253 | |||
Andrew Sowelu | 523 | |||
Invalid votes | 57 | |||
Wapei Nuku Open | Yakob Talis | 8,661 | Elected | |
Simon Yanepei | 2,179 | |||
Clement Arino | 550 | |||
Makain Mo | 479 | |||
John Kouye | 192 | |||
Invalid votes | 101 | |||
Wapenamanda Open | Pato Kakaraya | 4,693 | 7,191 | Elected |
Leme Iangalyo | 3,178 | 4,605 | ||
Yasima Patage | 1,803 | |||
Otto Tsinunk | 1,446 | |||
Frank Iki | 1,366 | |||
Kibunki Aitok | 963 | |||
Pavakali Tili | 766 | |||
Yonge Wetea | 399 | |||
Invalid votes | 85 | |||
West New Britain Provincial | John Maneke | 5,779 | 7,137 | Elected |
C.F. Chan | 4,106 | 5,272 | ||
Clive Johnson | 3,545 | |||
Michael Ross | 2,004 | |||
Invalid votes | 1,777 | |||
West Sepik Coastal Open | Brere Awol | – | Elected | |
West Sepik Provincial | Paul Langro | 21,288 | Elected | |
Daniel Jon (Johns) | 10,664 | |||
Invalid votes | 2,232 | |||
Western Highlands Provincial | Anton Parao | 71,484 | Elected | |
Paul Pora | 20,900 | |||
Goemba Kot | 19,835 | |||
Heni Basa | 11,324 | |||
Invalid votes | 16,098 | |||
Western Provincial | Naipuri Maina | 11,777 | Elected | |
Doug Pettersen | 7,103 | |||
Invalid votes | 5,683 | |||
Wewak Open | Thomas O'Shannessy | 2,874 | 3,432 | Elected |
Donigi Samiel | 997 | 1,486 | ||
Albert Sagom | 916 | 1,298 | ||
Joseph Bula Simogun | 708 | |||
William Ilawarry | 587 | |||
Pita Maut | 443 | |||
Peter Uiap | 266 | |||
John Parinjo Simen | 257 | |||
Labu Yaumbery | 170 | |||
Tom Maraf | 81 | |||
Invalid votes | 264 | |||
Wosera Gaui Open | John Matik | 3,548 | 3,698 | Elected |
Mattias Yambunpe | 2,047 | 2,243 | ||
Alois Kawang | 1,958 | |||
Theo Galgal | 675 | |||
Alloy Taura | 369 | |||
Joseph Anganjuan | 144 | |||
Konkon Sibuk | 130 | |||
Yambu Sangi | 114 | |||
Invalid votes | 174 | |||
Yangoru Saussia Open | Matias Yaliwan | 7,684 | Elected | |
Godfried Oguiemungu | 474 | |||
Horinya Cherakau | 328 | |||
Bais Yambinangra | 289 | |||
Thomas Warimbangu | 260 | |||
Henry Walu | 144 | |||
Beibi Yembanda | 73 | |||
Invalid votes | 85 | |||
Source: Development Policy Centre |
Aftermath
Following the elections Michael Somare was able to form a coalition government including his Pangu Party, the People's Progress Party, the Niugini National Party, the Mataungan Association and a group of independents led by John Guise.[10] Somare's bloc nominated Perry Kwan for the post of Speaker; Kwan won by a vote of 49–48 against United Party candidate Matthias Toliman.[10] However, Kwan resigned from the post June, saying he was too inexperienced for the role. Barry Holloway was elected to replace him.[11]
A new government was formed led by Somare as Deputy Chairman of the Administrator's Executive Council.[12]
Position | Member |
---|---|
Deputy Chairman | Michael Somare |
Minister for Agriculture | Iambakey Okuk |
Minister for Business Development | Donatus Mola |
Minister for Education | Ebia Olewale |
Minister for Forests | Moses Sasakila |
Minister for Health | Reuben Taureka |
Minister for Information | Paulus Arek |
Minister of the Interior | John Guise |
Minister for Internal Finance | Julius Chan |
Minister for Labour | Gavera Rea |
Minister for Lands and Environment | Albert Maori Kiki |
Minister for Local Government | Boyamo Sali |
Minister for Mines | Paul Lapun |
Minister for Posts and Telegraphs | Kaibelt Diria |
Minister for Trade and Industry | John Poe |
Minister for Transport | Bruce Jephcott |
Minister for Works | Thomas Kavali |
Source: Papua New Guinea Report[13] |
See also
Notes
- ^ The seat was won by Ron Slaughter after the redistribution of preferences, but the result was successfully challenged in court by losing candidate Charlie Maino Auki on the basis that the number of ballots destroyed in an accident involving a ballot box being dropped in a river was greater than Slaughter's margin of victory.[9] Slaughter won a by-election the following year.
References
- ^ a b Party politics to the fore in PNG poll Pacific Islands Monthly, February 1972, pp26–27
- ^ "She'll drive a hard bargain for Papua", Pacific Islands Monthly, May 1972, p35
- ^ Papua New Guinea The Commonwealth
- ^ a b c d e Report of the United Nations Visiting Mission to observe the elections to the Papua New Guinea House of Assembly in 1972 United Nations
- ^ a b c New, younger voters pose uncertainty at PNG polls Pacific Islands Monthly, January 1971, p26
- ^ 2,000 polling places Pacific Islands Monthly, March 1972, p 116
- ^ PNG Elections Pacific Islands Monthly, April 1972, p106
- ^ Roland Rich, Luke Hambly & Michael G. Morgan (2008) Political Parties in the Pacific Islands p85
- ^ Auki, In the matter of [1973] PGCDR 1; [1973] PNGLR 243 (8 August 1972) Papua New Guinea Court of Disputed Returns
- ^ a b It's the moment of truth for PNG and testing time for a new leader Pacific Islands Monthly, May 1972, pp19–21
- ^ Record for Speaker? Pacific Islands Monthly, July 1972, p121
- ^ New ministry is "good" Pacific Islands Monthly, June 1972, p11
- ^ Administration of Papua New Guinea, Australia. Department of External Territories