Koroba-Lake Kopiago MP Philip Undialu case 2016

Undialu filed the Supreme Court appeal challenging the order of the lower court that told parties to go back to the Provincial Assembly meet and vote a new governor.

His lawyer, Goiye Gileng, informed the Waigani National Court today that they will proceed with the National Court case instead of the appeal in the Supreme Court.

With the Supreme Court appeal withdrawn and out of the way, his lawyers will now concentrate on the National Court proceeding.

Undialu filed two separate cases before the National and Supreme Court respectively over the Hela Governor seat.

His case was adjourned from Oct 4 after his lawyer Goiye Gileng told the court his client needs more time to consider his next step, following Justice Collin Makail’s comments in the National Court.

On Sept 30, Justice Makail urged Undialu to make up his mind, whether he wants to pursue fighting the Hela Governor seat in the National Court or the Supreme Court.

Undialu filed two different proceedings in different courts on the same issue.