All 45 Seats Now Officially Declared Says Bougainville Electoral Commissioner

All votes from Bougainville’s election have now been
counted, and all winning candidates have been declared,
Bougainville’s Electoral Commissioner says.

Desmond
Tsianai said he was pleased to announce the successful
conclusion of the 2025 Bougainville general election, with
all 45 seats now officially declared.

Voters in the
autonomous Papua New Guinea region went to the polls on 5
September, with voting extended through to 6 September to
ensure all eligible voters had the opportunity to cast their
ballots.

“With the
declaration of all 45 seats, we bring this electoral process
to a close with gratitude, humility, and confidence in the
will of the people,” Tsianai said.

The counting of
ballots started
late due to logistical issues, eventually leading to the
Electoral Office extending
the return of writs deadline of 22 September to 6
October.

The Commission will return the writs to the
Speaker of the House on 6 October and then initiate
post-election reviews to further improve future electoral
processes.

“If there are any candidates or voters who
may wish to dispute the results of the election, please note
that you may still submit a petition to the Courts within
one month of the declaration of the election,” Commissioner
Tsianai said.

“To the people of Bougainville. Your
voice has been heard. Your vote has shaped the leadership
that will carry us forward.”

“To the newly elected
representatives. The responsibility now rests with you to
serve with integrity and commitment to all
Bougainvilleans.”

The commissioner acknowledged the
peaceful conduct of the elections across the
region.

“This election has been a powerful expression
of democratic choice. I commend the people of Bougainville
for turning out in numbers, for respecting the process, and
for contributing to the peaceful environment that made this
election
possible.”

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