By Rominah Faka

Trial on the election petition case against Isikeli Vave Junior, the member of parliament for Shortland Constituency, is continuing at the High Court.

The trial began on Monday this week with the petitioners calling 13 of the 21 witnesses to give their testimonies in court.

Yesterday court continued with the remaining eight witnesses.

The trial is being held before Judge Rex Foukona.

The respondent is expected to call more than 40 witnesses.

The trial focuses on 18 claims of election bribery that the petitioners filed against MP Vave after the elections last year.

The petitioners, former MP Christopher Laore and Silverio Lepe, are represented by Muaki Legal Practice & Consultant, while Billy Titiulu represents MP Vave.

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