Deputy Prime Minister Manoa Kamikamica has confirmed that he met with Francis Puleiwai, the acting deputy commissioner of FICAC, to inquire whether there was any report against him. He emphasized that this meeting was not meant to be seen as interference or intimidation.
Public perception, however, may differ. Many remember former Prime Minister Bainimarama’s open displays of authority, which included appearances in military attire while engaging with ministers and senior officials, often perceived as intimidation.
In the aftermath of the Bainimarama era, has the nature of intimidation evolved? Observations based on Puleiwai’s comments during her ABC interview suggest that it may now take on a more nuanced form.