"Editorial": A Call for Resolution

What's it going to be, Mr Prime Minister?

Last Friday; it was about following the so called Minister's Code of Conduct. Then yesterday it was looking at the credibility of the evidence presented?

Sir, please make a decision and move on!

That is the consensus and the most logical step in an alleged sex scandal between Minister for Women, Children and Social Protection Lynda Tabuya and the now Government Backbencher, Aseri Radrodro, that happened back in August.

The longer the case lingers the more likely it would drag the Coalition Government's integrity and credibility to the ground.

For if those who've followed this alleged scandal from its cradle have anything to say; impartiality is what they'll demand.

During a Parliament break yesterday; journalists hounded Mr Rabuka and fired away with questions as their mandate entails.

First on the list was The People's Alliance executive committee's decision to remove Ms Tabuya was labelled 'unfair' by her.

Mr Rabuka, as the party's leader, said Ms Tabuya complained to the party but not to him as Prime Minister.

Next, he was asked whether it was a fair decision, and he firmly replied: "We've put it to the party machinery and that was their decision. The party decides.

Minister for Women, Children and Social Protection Lynda Tabuya. Photo: Leon Lord

As alluded to before, Mr Rabuka is in a tough position to make a decision, a limbo if you like.

Even if his decision is brutal, it could land him in an awkward situation with Ms Tabuya, her supporters and her being a loyalist to his cause and major financier.

What could it mean for a party who's barely five years old?

Wherever this case concludes (we hope at the earliest possible time), let's hope that good sense prevails and that the decision by the head of our Government is in the best interest of the nation.

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