Politician Lealailepule Rimoni Aiafi has called for a swift resolution to an unsolved case and said he would file a complaint with the Parliament against Minister of Agriculture and Fisheries, La'auli Leuatea Schmidt.

"Justice delayed is justice denied," declared Lealailepule, the Secretary for the Human Rights Protection Party (H.R.P.P.), as he addressed the media on Wednesday.

His impassioned plea highlighted the ongoing distress caused by the unresolved hit-and-run case that tragically claimed the life of a teenager in 2021. He emphasised that the continued delay not only impacts the involved families but also entangles more individuals in its wake.

Lealailepule expressed deep sorrow over the unresolved status of the case, which has left many awaiting answers. 

"Every day that passes without resolution further burdens the families and communities involved," he lamented. 

The case, which has been a source of ongoing speculation and grief, has had significant personal implications for Lealailepule, whose name has been associated with it since the beginning.

Despite expressing appreciation for the Deputy Prime Minister's announcement last year that the Cabinet had instructed the Attorney General's Office to prioritise the case, Lealailepule voiced his profound disappointment with the many delays. 

"My name and my family's reputation have been unfairly tarnished," he said, appealing to the courts and the government to expedite the resolution of this case. The prolonged delay, he noted, has caused unnecessary suffering for many.

Lealailepule also criticised the conduct of certain ministers who have publicly expressed their frustrations about the case. He condemned their public outbursts against the Minister of Police, the Commissioner, and the police force. 

"It's inappropriate for a Minister to publicly demean an agency of the government," he stated, highlighting how such actions undermine the integrity and morale of public servants. 

Lealailepule further urged his colleagues to refrain from invoking God's name to justify their agendas, calling such behaviour disrespectful and manipulative.

The controversy extends beyond the unresolved case, touching on broader issues of conduct within the government. 

Lealailepule announced plans for a caucus meeting to discuss lodging an official complaint with the Speaker of the Legislative Assembly against the Minister of Agriculture and Fisheries, La'auli Leuatea Schmidt. La'auli has publicly accused the leaders and secretary of the opposition party of criminal behaviour, claiming they should no longer be members of Parliament. 

"Outside of Parliament, La'auli is not protected by priviledge and can be sued for defamation," Lealailepule added, while noting that they had already lodged a complaint with police about the claims made by La'auli who is also the chairman of the ruling party. 

This situation underscores the broader implications of unresolved justice and the conduct of public officials. 

The call for a swift resolution is not just about clearing names but about restoring faith in the legal system and ensuring that justice is served. Lealailepule’s appeal is a stark reminder of the human cost of delayed justice and the necessity for a judicial process that is both efficient and fair.