End of tenure for Christopher Pryde as DPP

Christopher Pryde’s tenure as the Director Public Prosecution (DPP) has ended.

Mr Pryde was first appointed as DPP in 2011. He was reappointed in 2019 for another seven-year term.

This is believed to have ended on March 25, 2026, just two days before his extradition case before the Suva Magistrate Court today.

He is also challenging in court the suspension of his $250,000 per annum salary in July last year by the President, Ratu Naiqama Lalabalavu, on the advice of the Judicial Services Commission (JSC).

Under Section 117 of the 2013 Constitution, the DPP is appointed by the President on the recommendation of the JSC, following consultation with the Attorney-General.

This provision of the Constitution further states that the DPP is appointed for a seven-year term and is eligible for reappointment.

Further to this, the individual must also be a person who is qualified to be appointed as a judge.

Attempts to get a comment from the JSC on the appointment of a DPP were unsuccessful.

Nancy Tikoisuva is currently the Acting DPP.

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