Ratu Suliano’s parliamentary seat will remain vacant

Ratu Suliano Matanitobua’s parliamentary seat will remain vacant until the next General Elections.

This ruling was delivered by Speaker of Parliament, Ratu Epeli Nailatikau this morning.

Ratu Suliano has been convicted of one count each of giving false information to a public servant and one count of obtaining a financial advantage.

Ratu Epeli says Ratu Suliano’s seat will remain vacant as the seat has become vacant more than 3 years and 6 months after the first meeting of parliament following the most recent general elections.

He adds Ratu Suliano is also disqualified from contesting this year’s general elections as well.

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