It has been deemed an extraordinary insult to the Fijian people that Prime Minister Sitiveni Rabuka continues to mislead the public. In a display of typical backtracking, he has appointed the very Cabinet Ministers who have been accused of interference to determine the terms of reference for the commission of inquiry, along with any potential actions that may follow.
Furthermore, he has stated that “what has been done cannot be undone,” suggesting that this situation will only serve as a lesson for the future. Critics question the purpose of establishing this commission if it appears to be designed to absolve those involved in the scandal rather than address the issues at hand.