PNG citizens warned to behave during election

Port Moresby: Papua New Guinea’s Police Commissioner David Manning has appealed to Papua New Guineans to cooperate and be in their best behaviour for this year’s general election.

“Let us all work together to ensure a free, fair and safe general election. Stand united with us so that we can safely elect our leaders for the 11th Parliament,” he said.

Manning said Police could only do just that much “for security with its limited resources.

“We need all 11 million plus Papua New Guineans to be disciplined to exercise our democratic electoral rights for an important decision for the country,” he added.

Manning said election hopefuls should restrain their supporters from resorting to any form of violence throughout the campaign period and polling day.

The national elections scheduled for 11 June.