Prime Minister Sitiveni Rabuka has officially submitted his affidavit to the Commission of Inquiry that is currently investigating the appointment of Babara Malimali as the commissioner of the Fiji Independent Commission Against Corruption (FICAC). Mr. Rabuka confirmed that the Commission, initiated by the former president Ratu Wiliame Katonivere in October, is actively working on the matter.
“The Commission of Inquiry is ongoing,” he stated, adding that they have begun gathering statements, and he provided his affidavit in accordance with the legal requirements and the authority granted to the commission by the President.
The Prime Minister revealed that the inquiry is projected to conclude in “over a month.” Its primary goal is to evaluate whether the appointment process of Barbara Malimali as FICAC Commissioner was executed with integrity, fairness, and transparency, as per the law.
The Commission is led by Justice David E. Ashton-Lewis, SC, an esteemed Australian jurist and Supreme Court Justice in Fiji, with assistance from senior barrister Janet Mason.
This inquiry represents a crucial moment in promoting accountability and ensuring that public appointments are conducted with the highest standards of integrity. It is an opportunity for the Fiji Independent Commission Against Corruption to assert its commitment to transparency in governance. As the inquiry unfolds, there remains hope for a system that values fairness and justice, ultimately strengthening the rule of law in the country.
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