Subtle Intimidation in Fiji’s Political Landscape?

Deputy Prime Minister Manoa Kamikamica has confirmed that he met with acting FICAC Deputy Commissioner Francis Puleiwai to inquire if there were any reports against him, asserting that his inquiry was neither interference nor intimidation. However, this situation raises questions about public perception. Historical instances, such as when former Prime Minister Bainimarama visited officials and appeared in court in military attire, have been viewed as overt intimidation. This leads to speculation on whether intimidation methods have become more subtle since Bainimarama’s era, as suggested by Puleiwai’s comments in a recent ABC interview.