Losing candidates of East Central Guadalcanal have announced their intention to petition Ishmael Avui’s win as MP-elect for the constituency.
In a joint statement, the losing candidates, including the former MP Joseph Onika, say they have decided to take a common stand following allegations of corrupt dealings by Mr Avui and his supporters in almost all polling stations throughout East Central Guadalcanal.
The losing candidates also claim they found corrupt dealings in Longgu and Valasi wards – before, during and after polling day – which showed a network of careful pre-planning to bring about Mr. Avui’s election victory.
