The Constitutional Offices Commission (COC) has received twenty-nine applications for the position of Commissioner of the Fiji Police Force. COC chairman and Prime Minister Sitiveni Rabuka announced this information during a media interview in Tailevu.
Rabuka indicated that the COC would review the applications during their next meeting, which is anticipated to take place after the return of Leader of the Opposition Inia Seruiratu, who is currently in Switzerland along with Speaker of the House Ratu Naiqama Lalabalavu and Government whip Alitia Bainivalu.
Interest in the role has been shown by several senior police officers, including former Assistant Commissioner Rusiate Tudravu. Candidates also include the current acting Commissioner of Police Juki Fong Chew and UN Assistant Secretary General Unaisi Vuniwaqa.