Papua New Guinea's police commander is seeking about 350,000 US dollars to increase security for the Bougainville presidential elections.
The autonomous region of Bougainville is to choose a new president after its former leader Joseph Kabui died of a heart attack in June.
The PNG police commissioner Gari Baki says he is very disappointed that the Bougainville leaders did not listen to their local commander and failed to provide a security budget for the poll.
The former Bougainville parliamentary speaker, Nick Penaia is one of seven candidates who have so far been nominated for the presidential race.
Others include Edward Okoau, Gerard Sinato, Sam Kauona, James Tanis, Clarence Cozxunie and Ruben Siara are also in the race with nominations closing today.
The poll starts on December 6th.
