COURT-ousted Lagaip MP Amos Joseph Akem has been granted leave by the Supreme Court to review a National Court decision that nullified his election victory in the 2023 supplementary election for the Lagaip Open seat.
The Waigani Supreme Court handed down the ruling this afternoon, paving the way for Akem to challenge the decision that stripped him of his mandate. The National Court had earlier declared his election win invalid following a petition that raised questions over the conduct of the polls.
With today’s ruling, Akem and his legal team are expected to move swiftly to file a Stay application in the coming weeks. If granted, the Stay would temporarily suspend the National Court’s orders pending the outcome of the substantive review.
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