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"I knew it was bribe, but I accepted it."

By Bethel Peato-Ale • 15 October 2025, 8:40PM

Witnesses in the election petition case between former member of parliament Lea’ana Ronnie Posini and current Safata No.1 member of parliament Anapu Seve Te’i told the Electoral Court on Wednesday that they did not see any money exchange hands from Anapu while claiming Lea'ana gave money to the district, which they saw as bribes.

By Bethel Peato-Ale • 15 October 2025, 8:40PM

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