Moraikobai, Orealla/Siparuta elect new toshaos

Villagers lining up to vote in Moraikobai

Riverine communities Moraikobai, Orealla, and Siparuta over the weekend voted in two new toshaos to head their new village councils.

Returning Officer Sandie Ross on Sunday evening declared Derrick John, Regional Democratic Councillor for Region Five, as the new Toshao for Moraikobai after he secured 159 votes.

The other candidates, Sylvan Henry and Mary Joseph, secured 133 and 106 votes, respectively.