The Minister for Home Affairs and Immigration, Pio Tikoduadua, has raised concerns regarding the potential unauthorized issuance of passports to children linked to individuals involved in the Grace Road human rights allegations. Tikoduadua indicated that these passports seem to have been issued without his approval and lacked the consent of the Permanent Secretary and senior management at the Department of Immigration.
He emphasized that if these claims are validated, it would represent a serious violation of established protocols and highlight deficiencies in the department’s internal oversight. In response to this troubling situation, he has initiated an immediate and comprehensive investigation to uncover how this breach occurred and to ensure accountability for those involved.
This situation underscores the importance of stringent oversight procedures in government departments to maintain public trust and safeguard the integrity of national systems. The Minister’s swift action to investigate demonstrates a commitment to transparency and accountability, which can ultimately strengthen the trust between the government and the public.
Despite the gravity of the matter, it is hopeful to see that the authorities are taking decisive steps to rectify the situation, which could lead to improved protocols that protect the integrity of the immigration system in the future.
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