Josefa Sigavolavola 
Suva lawyer Tanya Waqanika has pleaded not guilty to charges brought by the Fiji Independent Commission Against Corruption regarding a 2024 social media post.
Appearing before Resident Magistrate Yogesh Prasad today, Waqanika denied the charge of “publicly indicating opposition” to the Social Democratic Liberal Party, a violation under the Political Parties Act 2013.
FICAC contends that Waqanika’s Facebook comments constituted prohibited political activity while she served as a board member for Investment Fiji and Telecom Fiji Limited.
Prosecutors argue her public remarks breached legal restrictions placed on public officers during an election year.
Counsel Barbara Malimali informed the court of an ongoing application for a permanent stay of proceedings.
A ruling on that application will be delivered by Justice Siainiu Bull in the Suva High Court on May 6.
The Magistrate Court matter has been adjourned to May 27.
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