BY ROMINAH FAKA

The petition case against MP for Temotu Pele, James Bonuga, returns August 27 for court to hear defence’s move to have it struck out.

The case was heard at the high court yesterday, and defence filed an application for court to strike out the petition on grounds that there is no sufficient evidence to prove the petition claims.

Schottler Kwaiga, the petitioner’s lawyer, told Island Sun outside court there are two grounds of corrupt and illegal practice of bribery which they filed against MP Bonuga.

Following the April 17 National General Election Bonuga unseated former MP Dubbley Kopu.

Petitioner Dubbley Kopu represented by L& L Lawyers and Francis Waleanisia represent by the respondent James Bonuga.