The government stresses that there will be no caretaker government appointed before the 2014 elections.
Attorney General Aiyaz Sayed-Khaiyum said while calls have been made by organizations like the United Front for a Democratic Fiji, the current government will be in place until the next elections as seen in the past.
However, United Front representative and General Secretary of the Fiji Islands Council of Trade Unions Attar Singh said they want a caretaker government as recommended by the Yash Ghai Commission.
Sayed-Khaiyum said the soon to be established Accountability and Transparency Commission can also investigate any complaints dealing with any government minister or official involved in vote buying or other matters.
Under the draft constitution, a written law will provide this new commission with the jurisdiction, authority and powers to receive and investigate complaints against permanent secretaries and all persons holding a public office.
The commission will also establish a code of conduct which will be applicable to the President, Prime Minister, Ministers and members of parliament.
Story by: Vijay Narayan
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No caretaker govt going into elections
