UP board congratulates Hiro Shigimoto

PHILIPSBURG:---- The board of the United People's Party (UP) wishes to congratulate Hiro Shigimoto on his full acquittal from all charges by the Court of First Instance on Thursday.

"This is a clear indication of vindication as we know this has been a long judicial journey," the UP board declared.

Hiro Shigimoto was a former Minister of Finance Hiro Shigimoto under a UP supported government.

"We strongly believe this positive news will be well received by his family and longstanding well-wishers," the UP board added.

"May Mr. Shigimoto and his family find solace in this quote, "Justice is truth in action (Benjamin Disraeli)," the UP board concluded.