‘Undeniable Hypocrisy’

The Coalition Government has lost its political plot in upholding principles and clear policies that streamline good governance, says senior lone Opposition Member of Parliament Premila Kumar.

Yesterday she slammed the decision to send Fiji Corrections Service Commissioner, Jalesi Nakarawa on extended leave to facilitate investigations, while Barbara Malimali continues as the Fiji Independent Commission Against Corruption (FICAC) Commissioner despite an ongoing Commission of Inquiry behind closed doors.

Ms Kumar said the hypocrisy was undeniable, justifying that this was not just a question of process, but one of principle.

"Why the double standard? Why is one individual sidelined while another remains in a position of power?" Ms Kumar, a minister in the past government said.

"This glaring inconsistency highlights a troubling lack of clear policies. Such actions expose the dangers of appointing political allies and failed election candidates to key positions, disregarding merit and competence.

Leader of Opposition Inia Seruiratu told this masthead yester-day: "It shows the consistency in the inconsistency of the Coalition Government.”

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