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Mr Rabuka emerged from the Suva Magistrates Court this morning with a big smile on his face.
If he'd been convicted, the leader of one of Fiji's major opposition parties would have been out of the running for the 14 November polls.
He'd been charged by Fiji's Independent Commission Against Corruption under Fiji's political party regulations - for providing a false declaration of his assets, income and liabilities.
One of Mr Rabuka's lawyers Lynda Tabuya says the Magistrate ruled the prosecution had not presented certain necessary evidence and failed to prove he'd done it deliberately.
"They could not prove the mental element, the fault element of the offence which is that he knowingly left out that information, therefore the magistrate found Mr Rabuka not guilty."
After the ruling, at a press conference packed with party supporters, Mr Rabuka said he was grateful to be able to look to the courts to uphold justice.
" I am so glad that I went through that because nobody is above the law. We must all display and demonstrate that we as citizens of this great country are prepared to uphold the law."
A charge of breaching bail against Mr Rabuka is still outstanding.
Ms Tabuya says that matter was adjourned until November 23 and will not jeopardise his running chances.
"Absolutely he is eligible and he is ready and the party is moving forward at the helm."
Mr Rabuka says SODELPA's campaigning continues
"We'd like to give Fiji back their freedom, their respect for law and order, hope for the future. We will cater for the education needs of the people, health needs of the people and the development needs of our nation."
Mr Rabuka says SODELPA launches its manifesto on the northern island of Vanua Levu tomorrow.