The Suva High Court has refused and dismissed former Deputy Prime Minister Professor Prasad and Tanya Waqanika's permanent stay application this morning.
High Court Judge Justice Thushara Rajasinghe dismissed their challenge of the legal authority and jurisdiction of FICAC to investigate and prosecute their respective cases.
Professor Prasad is charged with failure to comply with statutory disclosure requirements, contrary to Section 24(5) of the Political Parties Act, while Waqanika is charged with one count of publicly indicating opposition to a political party.
Both Waqanika and Professor Prasad's counsel argued that FICAC does not have the legal authority to investigate and prosecute the alleged offences.
Waqanika's case will be called this Thursday in the Suva Magistrates Court while Professor Prasad's case will be called tomorrow.
More to follow.
