Suva lawyer Tanya Waqanika who is charged in relation to a facebook post has applied for a permanent stay in the matter which will be heard in the Suva High Court on March 20th.
FICAC lawyer Joseph Work says he was instructed to raise concerns regarding Waqanika's social media posts outside court.
Work requested High Court Judge Justice Siainiu Fa’alogo Bull that Waqanika’s conduct on social media be formally noted.
Justice Bull says an application can be made in the Magistrates Court but reminded parties that the matter is based on evidence, not social media posts.
Waqanika is charged by FICAC in relation to a facebook post on April 19th, 2024.
The charge is brought under Section 14(7) of the Political Parties (Registration, Conduct, Funding and Disclosures) Act 2013.
Waqanika is charged by FICAC for allegedly breaching Section 14 of the Political Parties Act.
It is alleged that on or about 19 April 2024, while serving as a public officer, namely a Board Member of Investment Fiji and Telecom Fiji Limited, Waqanika publicly indicated opposition to the political party SODELPA.
Meanwhile, the matter before the Magistrates Court will be called on the 17th of next month.
