Mehrra Minne Kipefa

Obura-Wonenara petition dismissed

Justice Ambeng Kandakasi dismissed the petition on Monday afternoon at the Waigani National Court.

The petition filed by John Boito alleged acts of bribery committed by Kipefa, and errors, omissions and illegal practices by persons other than the winning candidate.

Before the trial could be heard, the court dealt with two motions, filed by Kipefa and the Electoral Commission, challenging the competency of the petition.