Three female candidates will contest the Malaita Provincial elections on December 10.
They are Mary Fa’alimae and Martha Ruai for ward one Auki, and Rose Komina for ward 10 in Lau Mbaelelea.
A four female candidate, Susan Foukona, was disqualified after she failed to resign from her public service job.
Returning Officer Thomas Puahakeni confirmed the names.
Mary Fa’alimae and Martha Ruai will up against the outgoing ward member Joseph Au, who also unsuccessfully contested the November 10 national elections for Small Malaita Constituency.
LUCIO SANGA
in Auki
