Deputy Prime Minister Manoa Kamikamica confirmed that he met with Francis Puleiwai, the acting deputy commissioner of FICAC, to inquire whether any allegations had been made against him. He stated that this interaction was not intended as interference or intimidation.
Public perception surrounding these interactions raises questions, especially in light of past incidents involving former Prime Minister Bainimarama, who was known for visiting ministers and state officials in military uniform, which was widely perceived as a form of intimidation.
In the current political landscape, it appears that intimidation may have taken on a more subtle form, as suggested by claims made by Puleiwai in her interview.