19 Feb 2020

Two Solomons MPs lose their seats through election petitions

From , 5:04 am on 19 February 2020

Two government MPs in Solomon Islands have lost their seats after being found guilty of bribing voters.

Education minister Moffat Fugui and backbencher Jamie Vokia both had election petitions brought against them upheld by the High Court on Friday.

Koroi Hawkins reports.

The National Parliament of Solomon Islands overlooking Honiara City

The National Parliament of Solomon Islands overlooking Honiara City Photo: RNZ Koroi Hawkins