Electorate

Result (party, count, runners-up)

Abau

*Kilroy Genia PGU (4,314) Foreign Affairs Minister in last govt.
Dr Wari Iamo (3,167)

Aitape-Lumi

Eddy Saweni Ind. (1,687)
Fourth place: *Paul Mambei PGU (1,385) Environment and Conservation Minister in last govt.

Alotau

Iairo Lasaro PDM (3,033)
Gerald Lage Senapili Ind. (2,223)

Ambunti-Dreikikir

*Judah Akesim PGU

Anglimp-South Wahgi
(?30 cands.)

Kuk Kuli, Ind. and intentions currently unknown; Kuk Kuli is a long-time councillor in Anglimp LGC, reputation locally as a dispute-settler. However, losing cands. may dispute this seat due to alleged theft of boxes at Minj.

Angoram

Arthur Somare Ind. (5731)
*Ludwig Schulz PPP (4685) Police Minister in last govt.
Luimek Johnson (3711)

Baiyer-Mul

*Robert Nagle PGU

Bogia
(vacant seat)

Bernard Mollok Ind. former radio journalist

Bougainville Regional

*John Momis, MA

Bulolo

*Samson Napo PGU (3653), Industrial Relations Minister in last govt.
John Muingnepe, Ind (3094)
Titi Christian NA (2316)

Central Bougainville

Sam Akoitai BUA, runner-up in 1992
*Joseph Egilio, Communications Minister in last govt.

Central Regional

Ted Diro PAP (29,200)
*John Orea (12,501)
Galeva Kwarara (11,535) former Rigo Open member

Chuave

*Yauwe Riyong PPP
Runners-up:
Peter Launa
Michael Dick
Fred Nime Boi

Daulo

Ron Ganarafo Ind. () former Coffee Industry Corp. chief executive
Yanga Karre NA ()
Levi Kurakipa ()
Paul Bayango ()
*Sowa Gunia ()

Dei
(7 cands.)

Pui Ruing PRAP, but appears now be CDP
*Reuben Parua UP

East New Britain Regional

*Francis Koimanrea PDM

East Sepik Regional

*Sir Michael Somare (78,257) NA, former PM and party leader, currently in talks with Namaliu, Skate et al.

Greg Maisen (19,866)
Jonathan Sengi (7,641) former premier

Eastern Highlands Regional

Peti Lafanama Ind. (35,000) general secretary of Melsol, first NGO Member of Parliament. Now -> LG
Mal ‘Kela’ Smith (18,004)
*Aita Ivarato (9,939) current Governor

Enga Regional

Peter Ipatas Ind. (31,692)
Stanley Kaka (30,717) AIDS awareness campaigner
Rimbink Pato UP (30,025)

Esa'ala

*John Kanadi PPP (1,809)
Jeffrey Tolo'ube PAP (1,676)

Finschhafen

*Yaip Avini PPP

Gazelle

*Nakikus Konga PGU, second term, won last time in a field of four.

Goilala

Ajax Eleli Bia Ind. (1160)
*Camillo Esef (1096)

Goroka

Henry Iyapo Smith Ind. ()
Gatapo Paone ()
Kama Hurutuve ()
*Mathias Ijape () Defence Minister in last govt.

Gulf Regional

*Chris Haiveta PGU (8000) Finance Minister in last govt.
Lesley Mark Ind. (4,623)
Ope Oeaka PAP ()

Gumine

Alkupa Joe Wamil Ind.

Runners-up:
Bernadette Olmi () wife of PNG's Ambassador to Tokyo
Fred Arre ()
Dennis Mipa ()

Hagen

*Paul Pora NP, former Finance Minister, attempting to recruit Fr Robert Lak

Henganofi

Viviso Seravo PDM (6154) a 'subsistence farmer'
Robert Atiyafa (2769) former premier
*John Giheno PGU (2592) Mining and Petroleum Minister in last govt.

Huon Gulf

*Tukape Masani PPP (3783)
Joseph Tetang (2385)

Ialibu-Pangia

*Roy Yaki PDM (6941) Leader of the Opposition in the last parliament
Charles Normo Turi (2969)

Ijivitari

*Simon Kaumi PNC ()
Hudson Arek ()
Lancelot Koa ().

Imbongu

Peter Peipul NA, former diplomat, could feature in a government

Jimi

Bevan Tambi Ind. but seen in company of UP's Rimbink Pato

Kabwum

*Ginson Saunu PPP

Kagua-Erave

David Basua NA
*Daniel Tulapi
result likely to be challenged, following fighting and theft of ballot boxes

Kainantu

Baki Reipa Ind. (2799)
*Avusi Tanao CCP (2759 )

Kairuku-Hiri

*Moi Avei PGU (5112) National Planning Minister in last govt.
Sir Charles Maino (5048) former Chief Ombudsman Moi Avei

Kandep

*Jimson Sauk PPP ()
Don Tuli ()
Samuel Lau ()

Kandrian-Gloucester

Peter Arul Ind. (5,566)
* David Sui ((4,154)
?Andrew Posai

Karimui-Nomane

Simeon Gaima (Simeon Philip Gaima Wai) PNC (2569), not PNG1P as reported early.
*Yomo

Kavieng

Ian Ling-Stuckey PGU (~5500) businessman
*Ben Micah (3938) PPP Constitutional Review Commission chairman

Kerema

Sir Thomas Koraea PGU (2,139) incumbent Governor
Richard Mendani (1,815)

Ekis Ropenu Ind. ()
Dominic Barnabas ()

Kerowagi

John Kamb PDM
Bernard Goma (1438)
John Wau (1380)
James Mondo (1130)

Kikori

Riddler Kimave PGU (2317) former premier
Evara Horepa (>1000)
Ninth: *Roy Evara

Kiriwina Goodenough

William Ebenosi PNC (2,356)
Gregory Binoka (2,015)
Steven Pilolu Mlsa (1,814)
*Gerald Beona (1,662)

Kokopo

*Sir Rabbie Namaliu PGU, Speaker in last parliament, won last time in a field of four

Komo-Magarima

*Albert Kaiabe PUP (10,710)
Lemson Mapiria (9325)
Wakinda Guluwa (7024).

Kompiam-Ambum

John Pundari PGU
Peter Komiti UP ()
Mark Yapao () former provincial administrator

Koroba-Lake Kopiago

Herowa Agiwa PPP

Kundiawa-Gembogl

Peter Waieng PAP
Nicholas Tagai ()
Joe Arumba ()
Paul Piru ()

Lae

*Bart Philemon NA, a Somare 'front man', won last time with (9.27% in a field of (33.

Lagaip-Porgera

Opis Papo PRAP
Tia Andre Wapalin ()
Mamando Pain ()
Nathan Pyari () former provincial minister.

Lufa

*Mathias Karani PPP (3640)
Komane Asano Wesege, Ind. (2950)

Madang

Jacob Wama Ind.
*Stanley Pil

Madang Regional

Jim Kas Ind. (>60,000) former provincial govt. research officer
*Peter Barter (>41,000) Provincial and Local Governments Minister in last govt., won last time with 39.05% in a field of ten.

Manus Open

Charlie Benjamin Ind.
(seat won in 1992 by Martin Thompson who died in office, then in a by-election in May 1996 by Stephen Pokawin)
Other cands: Nahau Rooney

Manus Regional

Stephen Pokawin MGA, former provincial premier, the sitting member in Manus Open, a Somare 'front man'
*Arnold Marsipal, PGU, Justice Minister in last govt.

Maprik

*Sir Pita Lus, member since 1964, won last time with 33.72% in a field of ten, Minister for State in last govt.
Gabriel Kapris

Markham

*Andrew Baing, PPP (4411) Forests Minister in last govt., won last time with 22.55% in a field of (12.
Bange Bon, Ind. (3851)

Mendi

*Michael Nali PPP, Civil Aviation, Culture and Tourism Minister in last govt. 1st PPP seat declared

Menyamya

*Thomas Pelika Ind.

Middle Fly

*Bitan Kuok PPP

Middle Ramu

Tommy Tomscoll Ind.
*G.A. Oringawai

Milne Bay Regional

Dame Josephine Abaijah (16,145) co-founder of Papua Besena, elected to House of Assembly in 1972 as country's first woman parliamentarian, switched to Port Moresby Open in 1977 & defeated Sir Albert Moari Kiki, lost in 1982 to Philip Bouraga PGU, runner-up in this seat in 1992.

John Luke Crittin (14,247)
*Tim Neville (13,160) won last time with 41.39% in a field of nine.

Moresby Northeast

Philip Taku PNC, former police commissioner
*David Unagi PUP. Home Affairs Minister in last govt.

Moresby Northwest

Sir Mekere Morauta Ind., former Bank of PNG governor, currently a publisher and prawn trawler-owner—leaning towards Skate or Somare?
*Robert Suckling

Moresby South

Lady Carol Kidu Ind., first woman elected in (15 years, widow of former Chief Justice Sir Buri Kidu—leaning towards Skate?
*Albert Karo

Morobe Regional

Luther Wenge Ind.
*Jerry Nalau

Namatanai

Ephraim Apelis NA, former Islands Regional Secretariat director and higher education researcher - winner by 110 votes.

*Sir Julius Chan, PPP, in this seat since 1968, won last time with 60% of vote, Prime Minister 1980-82, 1994-97.

Nawae

Kennedy Wenge Ind.
*Yamandi Amos

NCD

*Bill Skate PNC (60,962) party leader, in talks with Somare et al.

New Ireland Regional

*Paul Tohian PPP (10,535) Minister for Administrative Services in last govt.
Pedi Anis PGU (5,687)
Esekiel Waisale NA (4,004)

Nipa-Kutubu

*Philemon Embel PPP Health Minister in last govt.

North Bougainville

*Michael Ogio PDM

North Fly
(22 cands.)

Kala Swokin Ind. (2400) former Regional member. Now -> PSP
2^nd: Max Hasepa Miyoba Ind., campaigned for "Grassroot ignorant people in remote areas. Iliterate people" [sic]

Probably 3^rd: Alex Maun
Probably 4^th: Kwawe Kukinai PAP
Fifth: *Bob Bubec,

Not yet placed:
Menesa Kambong, Blasius Iwik, Simon Eyork, Kim Mek

North Wahgi

Dr Fabian Pok Ind. but -> PNC

Northern Regional

*Sylvanus Siembo PGU ()
Sampson Endehipa ()

Nuku

Andrew Kumbakor PDM (3764)
*Christopher Sambre (2001)

Obura-Wonenara

Muki Samuel Taranupi CDP
*Peter Gaige (846)

Okapa

*Castan Maibawa PPP () Police Minister in last govt.
Wagaro Pinaga ()
Sori Kuroiba ()

Pomio

*Alois Koki PDM won last time in a field of four.

Rabaul

*Sir John Kaputin Ind., won last time in a field of six.
Runners-up: Albert Burua

Rai Coast

Stahl Musa PAP
*Samuel Pariwa (2,164)

Rigo

*Dibara Yagabo PNC
2^nd: Mary Karo

Say they will challenge result in court: Tom Abe, Brian Amini, Tufi Sega, Kwago Guria, Veari Maha and Vaita Navuru

Samarai-Murua

*Titus Philemon PPP Fisheries Minister in last govt.

Simbu Regional

Father Louis Ambane Ind.
Andrew Porr ()
*David Mai ()

Sinasina-Yongamuggl

Ludger Mondo PAP
*Ben Okoro

Sohe

*Dr John Waiko PAP (4768) Education Minister in last govt.
Stanton Haira (1583)
Peter Oresi (1580).

South Bougainville

*Michael Laimo MA

South Fly

Gabia Gagarimabu UP ()
Not yet placed:
Sali Mawia ()
Morrie Peteru ()
*Perry Zeipi

Southern Highlands Regional

Anderson Agiru Pawa Ind.
*Dick Mune ()
Patrick Rama ()

Sumkar

Matthew Gubag Ind. (5,700)
*Peter Yama (5,015)

Talasea

*Patterson Lowa MA

Tambul-Nebilyer

*Vincent Auali PDM

Tari-Pori

Tom Tomiape UP (>4000) a Seventh Day Adventist, former NPF manager, Boral Gas distributor.
Runner-up: *Matthew Yago (3000)

Telefomin

Robert Sakias Ali Ind. Provincial member for Yabalhai. Now -> PSP
*Bob Netin

Tewai-Siassi

*Mao Zeming Ind. (3260)
Christopher Akwa (1661)
Tofa Boto (1,069)

Unggai-Bena

Damson Lafana Ind. (1617)
Tom Moliki (1353)
Emmanuel Kange (939)
*Kevin Masive (428)

Usino-Bundi

*George Wan PPP

Vanimo-Green River

Micah Wes Ind. former MP
*Napotti Buru

Wabag

?Daniel Takai Kapi PDM () former Consumer Affairs Council chief
Martin Tokopae ()
Kelly Aiok ()
*Sir Albert Kipalan PPP () deputy leader of PPP

Wapenamanda

*Masket Iangalio Ind. ()
Garry Mark () former director of the Enga University Centre
Ronald Rimbao PDM ()

West New Britain Regional
(*Lucas Waka, not standing)

Bernard Vogae MGA/NA
Cands include: Joe Tauvasa, PPP, Port Moresby businessman
Brown Bai, PGU, former PNGBC managing director

West Sepik Provincial

*John Tekwie Ind. (12,457)
Rex Namah (8,442)
Carolus Yuni (5,931)
Arnold Lokowai (4,707)

Western Highlands Regional

Father Robert Lak Ind. (35,519) campaigned on an anti-corruption platform. Now -> LG
Runners-up:
*Paias Wingti (33,231)
Thomas Amuk (30,951)

Western Provincial
(26 cands.)

Norbert Makmop Ind (>6000) former Premier, from Faiwol area and with strong connections to the Ok Tedi mine area landowners (not connected with BHP litigants). Now -> PSP

Probable runners-up in order:
Kayama Sinba, Suki crocodile dealer
Aino Keiba Ind.
Philip Ula
*Dere Wamaro

No indication of place:
Dair Gabara UP lawyer and co-litigant against BHP 1994-95, former provincial adminstrator, Rex Dagi, BHP litigant, Benjes Kudi Alusi, Warren Dutton, North Fly member 1977-87, Isidore Kaseng, former Premier.

Wewak
(19 cands.)

*Bernard Narokobi MA; third term member, won last time with 39.91% in a field of six, under NA umbrella, currently in talks with Somare.

Wosera-Gaui

Galluss Yumbui Ind.
*Paul Wanjik PGU

Yangoru Saussia
(35 cands.)

Gabriel Dusava, Ind. (1902) former Foreign Affairs and Trade Sec., being courted by Somare early on, but in PPP camp
Bernard Hagoria (1887)
*John Jaminan (1266)

Abbrev.

Party

Possibles

Ind

Independent

36

PPP

People's Progress Party (Leader: A. Baing, Deputy: M. Nali)

17

PGU

Pangu Pati (C. Haiveta)

12

LG

Lak Group (Father Robert Lak and Peti Lafanama)

10

PDM

People's Democratic Movement (P. Wingti)

10

NA

National Alliance Party (M. Somare)

8

PNC

Peoples National Congress (B. Skate)

7

PAP

People's Action Party (T. Diro)

5

MA

Melanesian Alliance (J. Momis)

4

PSP

People's Solidarity Party

3

CDP

Christian Democratic Party

2

PRAP

Peoples Resources Awareness Party

2

UP

United Party (R. Pato)

2

BUA

Bougainville Unity Alliance (S. Akoitai)

1

MGA

Movement for Greater Autonomy
(S. Pokawin)

1

PUP

People's Unity Party (was: D. Unagi, now: Alfred Kaiabe)

1

BAP

Blacks Action Party (J. Onguglo, unseated)

CCP

Christian Country Party (E. Tanao)

HP

Hausman Party

LP

Liberal Party

MLP

Melanesian Labour Party

PNG1P

PNG First Party

PNGNP

PNG National Party