When it comes to the issue of trust, it’s not only about the Republic of Fiji Military Forces and the Fiji Police Force but almost every government institution.
Leader of the Opposition, Inia Seruiratu highlighted this during fijivillage Straight Talk with Vijay Narayan when asked about his thoughts on the serious issues of trust by the public in the army, police and the government.
@fijivillage.com Trust issues don’t lie just within RFMF and the Police, it’s about every government institution - Seruiratu #fiji ♬ original sound - fijivillage
Seruiratu says there is a need to address that element of trust, where government and the political leadership need to create the environment and lead by example when it comes to upholding and respecting the rule of law as national interest must be above party and personal interest.
The Leader of the Opposition says this is a governance issue that has been there for quite a while even during their time in Government as well but he asks what are we going to do about this.
He says the responsibility now lies squarely within the influence and control of the current coalition government, and the Ministry responsible.
The Leader of the Opposition says when processes and systems are laid, institutions have to ensure that they have a strict commitment to upholding the rule of law.
Seruiratu says the other thing is the second layer of good governance which is to have an effective and efficient civil service.
Seruiratu adds there are some very good laws in Fiji, but it's not given the resources.
