Prime Minister Sitiveni Rabuka avoided commenting on whether any measures would be taken against Minister for Women, Lynda Tabuya, for her recent insubordination. Tabuya had suggested the reintroduction of the death penalty as a deterrent for drug offenders using Fiji as a transit hub for illegal substances—an issue that should have been initially addressed within the Cabinet.
Earlier this week, Rabuka stated to the press that the Cabinet would handle Tabuya’s actions. She has a reputation for disregarding Cabinet protocols, leading to calls for her dismissal from her ministerial position.
In a recent interview, Rabuka expressed that he did not wish to make any premature judgments regarding the situation. “The matter concerning Lynda Tabuya has not yet been addressed,” he noted, adding that he had not been in Fiji long enough to handle the situation adequately. He emphasized that the issue was intended to be discussed by the Cabinet on Tuesday.
Rabuka expressed regret that Tabuya had publicly shared her opinions prior to any Cabinet discussions.