Prime Minister Sitiveni Rabuka avoided confirming whether any disciplinary action would be taken against Minister for Women, Lynda Tabuya, for insubordination.
Tabuya had openly suggested reintroducing the death penalty as a deterrent for drug-related crimes in Fiji, a matter that was expected to be first addressed within the Cabinet.
Earlier this week, Rabuka indicated that the Cabinet would be responsible for managing Tabuya’s actions.
Tabuya is known for disregarding Cabinet protocols, leading to increased calls for her dismissal from her ministerial position.
In a recent interview, Rabuka stated he preferred not to preempt the situation. He mentioned, “The issue of Lynda Tabuya has not been dealt with. I have not been in Fiji long enough to address the issue. It was supposed to be dealt with by the Cabinet yesterday.”
Rabuka emphasized that it was regrettable that Tabuya expressed her opinions publicly before any Cabinet discussions took place.