Police Chief of Operations, Rusiate Tudravu confirms that Police will not make any further comments in relation to the installation of the new Tui Macuata.
The Taukei Namara Ratu Peni Sogia said police was there yesterday like every other installation around Fiji.
He added that he was not aware of the issue that was highlighted in one of the dailies today about the dispute on the process of the chiefly installation.
Ratu Peni has stressed to Fijivillage that no one else can install the Tui Macuata.
Ratu Peni’s statement comes after another clan wanted to stop the installation process yesterday.
The Taukei Namara said a group from the clan approached him before the installation and asked him to wait for further consultation.
Ratu Peni said they will go ahead with the process and other clans have to follow and respect the decision.
He said the problem is arising because some people think they know everything and everyone wants to be a chief.
The other group made up of the Tokatoka Nawaivuvu and Vuya is now planning to take the matter to the Native Land Commission.
Meanwhile, the new Tui Macuata-Taukei Bolatagane Ratu Wiliame Maivalili Katonivere, the younger brother of the late Ratu Aisea Katonivere said he is ready to live up to his late brother’s legacy.
49-year-old Ratu Wiliame is married, has two children and is an employee of the Macuata Tikina Holdings.
The installation was overseen by the Sau Turaga, Taukei Namara Ratu Peni Sogia.
Story by: Rusiate Baleilevuka and Aliki Bia
