Key points
- The 2022 National General Election has continued the trend of deterioration in the quality of elections in PNG.
- This was evident across the preparation, conduct, and the delivery of the election.
- Preliminary key issues TIPNG identified during the 2022 national general elections were:
- frequent instances of roll inaccuracy;
- lack of enforcement against election offences,
- non-compliance with Constitutional requirements
- disturbances in the conduct of the ballot counting,
- confusion on the declaration of seats;
- and widespread election-related violence.
- These electoral issues further undermine the principles of democracy and the rule of law.
- Therefore, restoring confidence in the electoral process, ensuring transparency and integrity of elections, must be a priority going forward towards improving the next elections.
- Strategies to improve the conduct of National Elections in Papua New Guinea should include focus on promoting transparency and integrity throughout the entirety of the 5-year electoral cycle
