Mahendra Chaudhry, the former Prime Minister and leader of the Fiji Labour Party, has expressed his support for the removal of Lynda Tabuya from her position as Minister for Women, Social Welfare and Child Protection due to serious misconduct. Chaudhry emphasized that Tabuya should also be removed from Parliament altogether.
He criticized Prime Minister Sitiveni Rabuka, suggesting that had he acted upon earlier misconduct reports regarding Tabuya, which surfaced during her official visit to Australia, it could have spared the government, as well as the People’s Alliance party, from considerable embarrassment.
Chaudhry raised the crucial question of whether Tabuya should retain her parliamentary seat, asserting strongly that she should not. He urged other members of Parliament to uphold the dignity and decorum of their institution by referring her case to the Parliamentary Privileges Committee to facilitate her expulsion. Furthermore, he called for an independent investigation by the police into allegations of drug and pornography-related offenses leveled against her.
In this scenario, the focus on accountability and the upholding of parliamentary ethics can foster a culture of transparency within the government. Chaudhry’s firm stance underscores the importance of maintaining integrity and public trust in political offices, which is essential for a healthy democracy.
Summary: Former Fiji Prime Minister Mahendra Chaudhry has supported Lynda Tabuya’s dismissal as a minister due to misconduct, advocating for her removal from Parliament and calling for a police investigation into her alleged illegal activities.
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