Fiji PM “dumb foot soldier”

Sunday, 13 January 2013 04:57

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Fiji’s military leader, Frank Bainimarama has been described as a “dumb foot soldier.” The description was made by Prime Minister Tuilaepa Sa’ilele Malielegaoi in a statement issued by the Press Secretariat on Thursday night.

The statement follows reports from Fiji that Bainimarama’s regime had burnt copies of a new Constitution drawn up with funds from New Zealand and Australia.

Told that the Military has denied torching Constitution draft papers, Tuilaepa said; “Who would you believe? An internationally-acclaimed professor of law or a dumb foot soldier?”

The professor in question is Kenyan law professor YashGhai. Last year, Bainimarama commissioned him to draft a new Constitution.

After it was presented last month, police seized copies of it and burnt printer's proofs.

The Ghai document proposes to force the military out of political life and make it permissible for soldiers to disobey an order to take part in a coup.

Tuilaepa said the actions of Bainimarama’s regime are “despicable.”

“First they bring over this respected internationally-recognized man who has drafted numerous constitutions around the world to help them draft a constitution document. Then they do this to him?” said Tuilaepa.

“Where is their responsibility to New Zealand and Australian taxpayers who contributed to funding that constitutional draft?”

The Prime Minister said most countries – including Samoa – know better about “constitutional processes than the inexperienced military gang in Suva.”

The latest incident, Tuilaepa said, confirms fears that Fiji’s military regime does not plan to leave anytime soon.

“It’s just dirty tricks to engineer a constitution that will save their skin and legitimize their hold on power.

“The military regime has no intention of relinquishing power and ushering in a democratically-elected government.”

Tuilaepa said Bainimarama’s promise to hold elections is a lie.

“He has had over six years to prepare for it. It’s time he came out and showed some maturity and take responsibility. Enough of this kids rubbish.”

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0 #4 2013-01-16 10:01

Mr Bainimarama last year approved a five-year, US$8.4 million grant for the Fiji Sports Council to redevelop the country's national stadium. The stadium is now called ANZ Stadium.The ANZ Stadium when completed in March will be on par with international standards. It’ll meet the requirements for hosting international rugby union matches sanctioned by IRB, soccer by FIFA and rugby league. Fiji can now host the IRB sevens series once the stadium is completed. Now work out what that means Mr Tuilepa to the Fiji economy?? Not bad for a dumb foot soldier aye??

 

 

0 #3 2013-01-15 10:04

Mr Tuilepa, im lost for words! Australia took a softer approach and according to Carr(Australia's Foreign Affairs Minister) the re-creation of an unelected Great Council of Chiefs would seem to give rise to the suggestion that ethnic divisions in the country were going to be exaggerated by new constitutional arrangements. He added that he can find it understandable that the interim government has objected to both these features of the draft constitution presented to it. Now Mr PM, don't you have enough on your domestic plate already?? Who the hell do you think you are to stick your fat nose in Fiji's internal affairs when your government didn't contribute a cent to the drafting of the constitution or any other matter?!! Please address poverty in your country first!! I suggest also to not be New Zealand's puppet because in all honesty, they couldn't care less about you!!

 

 

0 #2 2013-01-13 10:56

Let’s not talk about Fiji's constitution. As we all know you are instrumental in twisting our own constitution to suit your political party's agenda....
As they say. First take the log out of your own eye, and then you will see clearly to take the speck out of your brother's eye.

 

 

-3 #1 2013-01-13 08:44

Sole le koeaiga Fiki ga ele se soldier o le seila. Ma le faaaloalo lava. Maguia le aso.

 

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