Siromi Turaga, the Minister for Justice, commended his political party, The People’s Alliance, for its dedication to serving the community. Speaking to residents of Nabuna in Cawa, Koro, Mr. Turaga highlighted the party’s role as a driving force for change.
Cawa district includes the villages of Cavaga, Tavua, Nabasovi, Kade, Nabuna, and Vatulele. Mr. Turaga emphasized the significance of The People’s Alliance, noting that despite its youth, the party has achieved the change that the people desired and aspired for.
“The People’s Alliance is crucial because it has provided the freedom that was intended for all of you and is safeguarded by the 2013 Constitution,” he stated. He expressed appreciation for the support he received from the district of Cawa during the lead-up to the 2022 election.
“I thank the district of Cawa for your unwavering choice to support someone from Kubuna-i-wai who is dedicated to protecting Lomaiviti,” he remarked. He announced that the party’s Annual General Meeting would be held on Friday and confirmed that the Minister for Agriculture would visit Koro next month, recognizing the area’s fertile land.
Additionally, an agriculture show aimed at supporting farmers will take place next month, and he urged the community to take advantage of these initiatives. He criticized the deregistered FijiFirst party for allegedly focusing more on its interests rather than the needs of the populace.
“For 16 years, the iTaukei were marginalized, and civil servants have noted the shift they have long awaited. The staff from the Ministry of Justice, who rarely ventured from their offices, have now visited many provinces,” Mr. Turaga explained.
He underscored their commitment to bringing services directly to the people and mentioned ongoing investigations into the previous government, citing challenges faced during this process. He reported that 70 cases regarding misuse of funds had been sent to the Fiji Independent Commission Against Corruption (FICAC) from the Housing Authority, but only one case has proceeded to court.
In related news, both Mr. Turaga and other ministers are under investigation by FICAC, following the resignation of former acting commissioner Francis Pulewai last week. Barbara Malimali has taken over as the new commissioner and confirmed to Fiji Sun that there would be continuity in addressing investigations initiated by her predecessor.