BY ROMINAH FAKA
Case of a man accused of taking part in the 2021 riots has adjourned for October 14.
Sade Kwate’e is charged with one count of sedition, two counts of unlawful assembly and one count of arson in relation to the 2021 riot.
He pleaded not guilty and a trial ensued.
His lawyer is expected to submit closing submissions on October 14.
On Monday this week Sade’s lawyer sought court for a two-week adjournment to complete the closing submissions.
Court granted the adjournment and extended Kwate’e’s bail.
Following prosecution’s case, defence argued there was no case to answer. However, court has ruled otherwise.
Kwate’e opted to remain silent and defence did not call any witness.
Court heard, on November 24, 2021, Kwate’e led a group of people to protest at the Parliament House for the Prime Minister to step down.
Next day he allegedly assembled a group of people and had them set fire to the Naha Police Station.
Irene Mae appears for the Crown and Bobby Harunari act for the Kwate’e
