Grateful Dad In Tears, Thanks PM For Son's Life
His son, Ratu Manoa Drugucava, was involved in a fatal road accident at the Nadali bypass on May 16.
Sunday 12 July 2020 | 12:01
(From left-right): An emotional Inoke Moto during last Thursday’s talanoa session at Queen Victoria School and Ratu Manoa Drugucava at the Colonial War Memorial Hospital in Suva.
Inoke Moto, of Naila, Bau, Tailevu is grateful his son is alive.
Last Thursday he acknowledged Prime Minister Voreqe Bainimarama for responding to his call for help when his son lay motionless at the Nausori Health Centre.
His son, Ratu Manoa Drugucava, was involved in a fatal road accident at the Nadali bypass on May 16. He was in the same vehicle which claimed the life of Noa Naivakadranu, a cousin.
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According to Police reports, Mr Naivakadranu allegedly lost control of the car he was driving, causing it to veer off the road and hit a culvert.
During a talanoa session at the Queen Victoria School after the commissioning of the new three-storey building, an emotional Mr Moto said if it wasn’t for the Prime Minister’s prompt response, his son would not be around.
An emotional Inoke Moto during Thursday’s talanoa session at Queen Victoria School, Matavatucou. Photo: Office of the Prime Minister
He was discharged twice. But on both occasions, was rushed back to hospital after experiencing difficulty breathing.
“The doctor looking after him at CWM Hospital told me that they’ve done all they can for my son, given the capabilities at the CWM Hospital. Now they’ve recommended medical treatment in New Zealand,” Mr Moto said.
Ratu Manoa was part of the winning QVS under-16 rugby side last year. He was also part of the under-16 Fiji Rugby Development squad. His favourite subject is Maths. His parents are hopeful that one day soon, Ratu Manoa will return to Matavatucou to complete his studies.
Edited by Jonathan Bryce
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