In a recent media conference, Powi who was flanked by SHP Provincial Executive Council members, said his lawyers filed an appeal to redress the court order to suspend him from office.
On Tuesday 24 August, the Waigani National Court declared that Powi was not the duly elected Governor for the Southern Highlands Regional seat.
The decision follows an election petition filed by Pastor Bernard Kaku, who finished fourth the 2017 General Elections race.
The ruling was handed down by Justice David Cannings, after a four-year court battle.
