The Oceania Football Confederation Secretary, Tai Nicholas has pleaded guilty to the charge of contempt of court.

This has been highlighted this morning by his lawyer, Wasu Pillay before Justice William Calanchini. 

Pillay said he has received instructions from Nicholas to change his plea.

Nicholas counsel, Pillay will file affidavits within 28 days and the Acting Solicitor General, Sharvada Sharma will reply within 14 days.

Sharma is representing the Attorney General’s chambers.

Nicholas made comments about Fiji’s judiciary in the Sunday Star Times in New Zealand which was published last November and a day later was reprinted by the Fiji Times.

The case is adjourned to the 24th of next month.


Story by: Tokasa Rainima