National Parliamentary By-Election – West Kwaio Electoral Constituency: Candidate Nominations closed

The candidate nomination period  for the by-election was opended from 27th July to 10^th  August, 2022. A period of 7 days.

Candidate omination was facilitated by the Returning Officer for West Kwaio Constituency, Mr.Pearson Simi, at the Nomination Centre at Maoa Village, West Kwaio Constituency.

Six (6) Candidates were duly nominated by the close of nominations this afternoon. There is  one (1) female and five (5) males.

Here are the names of candidates nominated.

A ballot paper draw was also held following the closure of nominations to determine the candidate standings order on the ballot paper. The draw was witnessed by candidate representatives, the election manager and election officials together with the public in and around Maoa Village in West Kwaio.

Candidates have until the 12^th  of August to withdraw their nomination if  they have changed their intention to contest in the election.

Election official campaign is also open until 24 hours before polling day..

The Solomon Islands Election Commission wants to remind candidates that while doing their campaign, they must keep track on their campaign expenditures as each will have to file a  statement of expense account on any cost relating to election campaigning.

It is required by law that  candidates must file those expense account  along with disclosure of any financial assistance rendered towards their election campaigning activities.

To cast an informed vote, it is important that constituents take the chance to listen to campaign rallies organized by candidates.

By-Election date for West Kwaio Constituency is set for 21^st September, 2022.

For enquiry, please call SIEO enquiry line on Phone : 7222200