Contempt of court

The party noted that it was time to move forward.

On Tuesday, MP Lealailepule Rimoni Aiafi, Lawyer Maiava Visekota Peteru and Leader of the HRPP, Tuilaepa Sailele Malielegaoi, were all found guilty of contempt of court.

It was alleged that the defendants undermined the Court's authority by criticizing its decisions on electoral matters, following last year's troubled election.

The ruling was handed down on Wednesday, 23 March, by overseas Justices Robert Fisher and Raynor Asher.

Others found guilty of contempt include HRPP Secretary and Member of Parliament Lealailepule Rimoni Aiafi and Lawyer, Maiava Visekota Peteru.

During the virtual hearing held earlier this month, former Prime Minister Tuilaepa, Deputy Leader Fonoteo Lauofo Meredith, and HRPP Secretary Lealailepule Rimoni Aiafi; Maiva Visekota Peteru and Tologata Sioeli Alofaifo submitted affidavits apologising to the court.