Justin Haiara

Retrial of Potape's case deferred

The trial date was confirmed this morning after Potape and his lawyer, Justin Haiara, briefly appeared before Justice George Manuhu.

The matter was set to commence today however, State was not ready. Court was also told the matter cannot proceed as set because Potape has a Provincial Assembly meet in Hela tomorrow (Tuesday).

He flies to Hela today. This case will come for re-trial after the Supreme Court on July 31 last year quashed Potape's conviction and sentence after a successful appeal.