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  • Nupiri present’s K100,000 to affected families

    A leader of Southern Highlands, Peter Nupiri, today presented K100,000.00 as a show of sympathy to all affected families living in and around the Old Compound area in Mendi town.
    He said the contribution was a genuine expression of sorrow for the hardship and suffering endured during the 2022 election-related mayhem in Mendi.
    This presentation follows Mr Nupiri’s earlier compensation exercises, where he personally compensated families of those who lost their lives and those who were injured during the unrest.
    During today’s event, Mr Nupiri also extended an open invitation to the people and leaders of Tubiri village, saying he was ready and willing to sit with them, apologise to each other, and restore peace whenever they were prepared to do so.
    He affirmed that true leadership requires humility, responsibility, and the courage to make peace.
    Having already apologised publicly and compensated families months ago, Mr Nupiri said he wanted to go a step further before Christmas and bless the affected families with something they can share as they look toward the festive season.
    He said the contribution was a genuine expression of sorrow for the hardship and suffering endured during the 2022 election-related mayhem in Mendi.
    He concluded by wishing all families a safe and peaceful Christmas and urged everyone to continue upholding peace, unity, and respect in Mendi town.

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  • Nupiri Congratulates SHP LLG Winners, Warns Against Roll Inflation Ahead of 2027 Polls

    Southern Highlands political leader Peter Nupiri has congratulated all newly elected councillors across the province, praising electoral officials and communities for steering the Local Level Government (LLG) elections to a successful conclusion despite early challenges.

    In a statement released on 21 November 2025, Mr Nupiri said the electoral process had “now formally concluded, as evidenced by the return of the writs today.” He commended the work of Election Manageress Grace Wong, her team of Assistant Returning Officers, polling officials and ward leaders, saying their “time, professionalism, and dedication” ensured a generally smooth election under demanding circumstances.

    However, Mr Nupiri raised serious concerns about ongoing voter roll inflation, particularly in Nipa-Kutubu, Mendi and Imbongu. He said some hiccups experienced during polling stemmed from “common roll-inflation issues identified in the Nipa-Kutubu electorate,” but noted these were expected to be fixed during roll updates before the 2027 national elections.

    Mr Nupiri outlined the province’s official voter numbers to emphasise the scale of the problem. “The official registered voter roll for Southern Highlands Province in the 2022 National Elections stood at 508,486 voters,” he said. Based on normal population trends, the roll for 2027 should sit “at approximately 530,000.”

    He warned that “any figure significantly above this threshold must be treated as a serious irregularity and a potential attempt by individuals with vested interests to manipulate and defraud the electoral process.”

    He described the inflation of voter rolls as a recurring and dangerous practice in parts of the province. “The insertion of fictitious names for political advantage is illegal and undermines the democratic rights of our people,” he stressed. He appealed to those responsible to “refrain immediately from such unlawful practices and to allow for a genuine, transparent, and lawful voter registration process to take place.”

    Mr Nupiri also addressed those preparing to contest the presidency of more than 25 LLGs across Southern Highlands Province, wishing them well and declaring that he would not take sides. “On this occasion, I have chosen to remain strictly neutral, even though some of those contesting — including sitting presidents — are close friends and long-standing supporters,” he said. “It is only fair and proper that all candidates be given the opportunity to contest freely and without any perception of bias or undue influence.”

    He concluded by calling on all stakeholders, candidates, communities and authorities to work together to promote “a peaceful, fair and transparent democratic process” as the province heads toward the 2027 National General Elections.

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