28 Jul 2015

Solomon Islands MPs election results challenged this week

7:51 pm on 28 July 2015

Election challenges against five Solomon Islands MPs are due to be heard in Honiara on Thursday.

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Photo: RNZI Koroi Hawkins

Solomon Islands Broadcasting reports the petitions were lodged by losing candidates in last year's general election.

They are among fifteen petitions which have been lodged in total.

Most of the petitions cite bribery, treating and undue influence among their claims.

The petitions to be heard in the High Court this week are against Jeremiah Manele, Bodo Detkke, Steve Abana, Bartholomew Parapolo, and Freda Comua.