Prime Minister, Sitiveni Rabuka met with the Deputy Prime Ministers, Manoa Kamikamica, Professor Biman Prasad and Viliame Gavoka this morning, where he has advised them that he will act based on the recommendations of the Commission of Inquiry report into the appointment of Barbara Malimali as FICAC Commissioner.
While speaking after the meeting at the Government Buildings, Rabuka says the Deputy Prime Ministers had asked for the meeting.
Rabuka says they have said that they will act with the recommendations in the report.
He confirms the report will be redacted as some parts have been referred to Police and FICAC for investigation.
A meeting was also held with Police Commissioner, Rusiate Tudravu on the report earlier today.
Rabuka is also assuring the report will be made public after the redaction as some matters have to be looked at by FICAC and Police.
The Deputy Prime Ministers did not make any comments after the meeting.
Prime Minister, Sitiveni Rabuka met with the Commander of the Republic of Fiji Military Forces, Major General Ro Jone Kalouniwai and Minister for Defence, Pio Tikoduadua regarding the Commander’s concerns about the Commission of Inquiry report into the appointment of Barbara Malimali as FICAC Commissioner.
Rabuka confirms he has been communicating directly with the Commander on how he is dealing with the COI report.
Rabuka makes it clear that Chapter 7 has some people named in the Commission of Inquiry report, and this cannot be disclosed publicly.
He says according to the recommendation of the report, it is up to the investigating arms of the government to carry out the investigation.
Rabuka says if the details were not redacted, it could compromise the investigations and jeopardise the positions of those names.
Major General Kalouniwai did not say anything when he walked into the building and when he left after the meeting.
The meeting lasted for about 1 hour.
Prior to this, Police Commissioner, Rusiate Tudravu was seen leaving the Government Buildings after a meeting.
Stay with us for developments.
@fijivillage.com I have been communicating directly with the Commander on his concerns – PM Story Link: https://www.fijivillage.com/news/I-have-been-communicating-directly-with-the-Commander-on-his-concerns--PM-5xrf48/
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Siromi Turaga has been appointed as Acting Attorney General for now but the Prime Minister will still wait for the outcome of the Commission of Inquiry report.
Prime Minister, Sitiveni Rabuka has made this clear today after he was asked why Turaga has been brought back as AG after he was removed from the position last year.
@fijivillage.com Acting AG will stay but PM will still wait for the outcome of the Commission of Inquiry report Story Link: https://www.fijivillage.com/news/Acting-AG-will-stay-but-PM-will-still-wait-for-the-outcome-of-the-Commission-of-Inquiry-report-58frx4/
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