The appeal of former Tongan MP and cabinet minister, 'Etuate Lavulavu will not be heard in the first session of this year’s Court of Appeal.
Radio Tonga reports the Vava'u 16 MP lost his seat in a Supreme Court ruling that upheld the decision that he committed bribery and declared his election null and void.
Speaker of Parliament Lord Tuivakano earlier this year announce that a by-election will be held on 26 May, depending on the decision of the Court of Appeal.
Lavulavu's counsel Sifa Tu'utafaiva confirmed he has submitted his client's appeal last Friday.
Meanwhile, the appeal of Tongatapu representative to parliament Mateni Tapueluelu will be called on Wednesday 30 March. Tapueluelu lost his seat after the acting Attorney General Aminiasi Kefu argued that his registration as a candidate was unlawful because he owed money to Clive Edwards