SODELPA to discuss Vasu, Navakamocea internal dispute

The Social Democratic Liberal Party (SODELPA) will meet today to discuss the dispute between its two-party members – Minister for iTaukei Affairs Ifereimi Vasu and his permanent secretary, Jone Navakamocea.

Party general secretary Simione Rasova confirmed the matter would be placed on the agenda at the party’s management board meeting.

“It can be an agenda item, and I can only answer it after tomorrow (Tuesday),” Mr Rasova told this masthead yesterday.

He said the party only became aware of the matter through social media.

Party leader and Minister for Education Aseri Radrodro did not respond to questions sent by this masthead before press time.

The dispute erupted last week on Friday when Mr Navakamocea publicly accused Mr Vasu on Facebook of damaging his reputation, called him a “coward” and threatened to report him to the Prime Minister over alleged interference in Fiji Holdings Limited dividend payments to the country’s 14 provinces.

Mr Navakamocea also raised allegations linking Mr Vasu to convicted drug and sex trafficker Jason Zhong, claims Mr Vasu denied.

The Public Service Commission had condemned the outburst saying the Government does not condone critical commentary from public servants against Government ministers, institutions, or an individual.