Sooalo is a member of the Human Rights Protection Party (HRPP) and was the former Associate Minister of the Ministry of Justice and Courts Administration. He was represented in Court by Arthur Lesa, whilst Vaele was represented by Leiataualesa Komisi Koria.
Similarly, Leiataualesa told the court that they also seek to withdraw their counter petition against the petitioner, Sooalo.
The matter will back in court on 15 June.
