The Constitutional Offices Commission (COC) will soon announce the vacancy for the Commissioner of Police position. Pio Tikoduadua, the Minister for Home Affairs and Immigration, stated that the COC is progressing with its plans to appoint a new head of the Fiji Police Force.
“The COC is going to advertise the position soon. We hope that many individuals will apply once the advertisement is published, enabling us to have a permanent commissioner in a timely manner,” Mr. Tikoduadua remarked.
The vacancy follows the resignation of Sitiveni Qiliho earlier this month, who had been suspended on January 27 and is currently serving a two-year prison sentence. This situation has allowed the COC to advance with the search for a new commissioner. Currently, the role is filled by Acting Commissioner of Police, Juki Fong Chew.
The COC acts as an advisory entity, offering recommendations to the President of Fiji regarding the appointment of significant public roles, including the Commissioner of Police. The commission consists of six members, with the Prime Minister serving as chairperson, alongside the Leader of Opposition and the Attorney-General. Additionally, two members are chosen by the Prime Minister, while one member is selected by the Opposition Leader.