KPU Pegunungan Arfak prioritizes distribution of 2024 election logistics to the most remote areas
Manokwari (ANTARA) – The General Election Commission (KPU) of the Pegunungan Arfak (Pegaf) District, West Papua, has prioritized the distribution of 2024 election logistics to the five farthest districts in the regency.
The five farthest districts out of the 10 in the Pegunungan Arfak District are Testega, Didohu, Catubouw, Hink, and Minyambou. Meanwhile, the five easily accessible districts from the regency’s capital are Anggi, Anggi Gida, Membey, Sururey, and Taige.
“The logistics distribution for the 2024 election will begin on February 10, 2024, to the five farthest districts, and on February 12, 2024, the distribution will be to the nearby districts,” said Chairman of the KPU Pegunungan Arfak, Yosak Saroi in Manokwari, Thursday.
He explained that the schedule for the distribution of 2024 election logistics has been informed to the Election Supervisory Body of Pegunungan Arfak, the Pegunungan Arfak Police Resort, Kodim 1812 Pegunungan Arfak, and the local government.
This is done, he said, so that the entire shift of election logistics from the KPU warehouse to the election committee in Pegunungan Arfak receives tight security from the local security forces and government.
“We use land transportation for the distribution of logistics. If the terrain is far, we use a Hilux vehicle, and for nearby areas, we only use a dump truck,” said Yosak.
Next, he said, the district election committee will continue to distribute election logistics to the polling station committees spread across the ten districts in Pegunungan Arfak.
He also said that the KPU continues to coordinate with the military and police to optimize security for the 182 polling stations in these 10 districts ahead of the election day.
“So that the distribution of logistics runs safely according to the expectations of all parties,” said Yosak.
He stated that the KPU Pegunungan Arfak needs the support of all stakeholders, including traditional, religious, and community leaders, in maintaining a conducive security situation during the election.
This is related to the mapping results of the West Papua Regional Police regarding five polling stations in the Pegunungan Arfak area categorized as very vulnerable due to the level of geographical difficulty.
“I am optimistic that if all elements play an active role, the election in Pegunungan Arfak will definitely be safe and smooth,” said Yosak.
The KPU Pegunungan Arfak recorded a total of 33,919 permanent voters in the area, consisting of 17,310 male and 16,609 female voters.
The required number of ballot papers for the presidential-vice presidential and legislative candidate elections is 34,690 sheets, including two percent reserve ballot papers.
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