Sir Puka Temu, Deputy Chairman of the Permanent Parliamentary Committee on Elections in Papua New Guinea, has stated that the country’s common roll remains outdated. This lack of update presents a significant setback as Papua New Guinea prepares for the 2027 National General Election. According to Sir Puka Temu, this situation effectively returns the nation to the starting point in election preparations. The issue raises concerns about the accuracy and completeness of the voter list for the upcoming election. Access to the full report requires a subscription to Post Courier’s various web and eBook packages. The unupdated common roll could potentially disenfranchise voters and impact the fairness of the 2027 election in Papua New Guinea.