Prime Minister Sitiveni Rabuka has declared that a Commission of Inquiry is the most suitable and unbiased method to investigate the allegations concerning the operations of FICAC.
Rabuka responded to inquiries from local media regarding comments made by Francis Pulewai, the former Acting Deputy Commissioner of FICAC, in an interview with international media.
The Prime Minister stated that an independent commission would be more equipped to tackle the issues raised by Pulewai, especially those relating to alleged interference by ministers in FICAC investigations.
“If such an inquiry finds evidence of undue interference, appropriate measures as suggested by the Commission of Inquiry will need to be implemented,” Rabuka noted.
He further emphasized that there have been no amendments to the legislation governing FICAC and reaffirmed the government’s commitment to upholding the law.
In response to claims that Pulewai faced threats, Rabuka condemned any such actions, if they occurred, while also mentioning that he had not been informed of any threats nor had they been reported to him or the Fiji Police.