SODELPA MP, Mosese Bulitavu, says fellow MP, Lynda Tabuya, is using his court case against the Party Leader as an opportunity to stage a coup within SODELPA.

Bulitavu told FBC News that Tabuya has been the mastermind behind the petition to remove Party Leader Viliame Gavoka and General Secretary Lenaitasi Duru.

While referring to allegations of perjury against Gavoka and Duru, Bulitavu says it was only fair for the allegations to be investigated and a report brought back to the management board.

Bulitavu claims Tabuya was frustrated following the meeting yesterday because she wanted Gavoka removed by the management board and her faction to move her in as interim leader.

He says the next management board meeting will be interesting as the investigation report will be openly deliberated.

Meanwhile, Tabuya has denied that she is opting to be party leader, however, earlier this week she revealed that she wants to be the new Party Leader.

She says the motion was to review the contract of the GS as he is still on probation and they have not discussed issues regarding the party leader and his alleged involvement in the drafting of a fake management resolution which was part of his affidavit in the Bulitavu case.

Tabuya had said if Gavoka is dismissed, the position will have to be advertised and she will throw her name into the hat to vie for the leadership position.