Deputy Prime Minister Manoa Kamikamica confirmed that he met with FICAC acting deputy commissioner Francis Puleiwai, during which he inquired if there was a report lodged against him. He emphasized that this meeting should not be interpreted as interference or intimidation.
This raises questions about the public’s perception of such interactions. Many recall the era of former Prime Minister Bainimarama, who would often visit ministers and high-ranking officials, occasionally appearing in court dressed in military attire, which many viewed as overt intimidation.
In the current political landscape, has the nature of intimidation shifted to a more subtle form, as suggested by Puleiwai’s remarks in her ABC interview?