Attorney General Graham Leung asserts that the Fiji Independent Commission Against Corruption (FICAC) must never again be utilized as a tool to eliminate or penalize the Government’s political adversaries.
“That would be an abuse of power and unacceptable,” he remarked during his inaugural speech in Parliament this week.
“Fiji is not a police or totalitarian state. We cannot return to the dark days of tyranny where state agents were routinely dispatched to the homes of individuals who disagreed with the government.”
Leung emphasized that corruption and poor governance are significant security challenges that undermine democracy, the rule of law, and economic development.
“FICAC must carry out their duties with courage, regardless of how difficult or inconvenient, and follow where the facts and evidence lead them,” he stated.
“This will help restore trust in the government, but FICAC must never again be used as a tool to eliminate or penalize the Government’s political opponents.”