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DAKUVULA takes BAINIMARAMA to task over 1987 and 2000 COUP APOLOGIES to migrants in CANADA: Why did [you] apologize to the migrants in Canada and not those still living in Fiji who were victims?

10/10/2017

16 Comments

 

And why Bainimarama did not apologize for the 5 December 2006 COUP?

PictureDakuvula
6th October 2017
The Editor
Fiji Times
Suva


I refer to the article of Aqela Susu headed, “Dark Days are Over, PM” (FT 5/10/17) with reference to which you have invited comments from the public.

The article reported Prime Minister Bainimarama speaking to the Fijian migrant community in Vancouver, Canada and he apologised for the coups of 1987 and 2000.

He said he “was prepared to do whatever was necessary to right the wrong done to many Fijians who were victims of those two events”.

These are my comments on the topic:

- The PM referred only to the coups of 1987 and 2000 and apologized for them and not the coup of December 2006.

- Why did he apologize for these to the migrants in Canada and not the people still living in Fiji who were hurt by them?

- With respect to the 1987 Coups, the instigator, Sitiveni Rabuka had already apologized to the victims publicly a number of times and I still have copies of these apologies that were published in the Fiji Times. I know Rabuka’s apologies have not been accepted by some people but what was the need for Bainimarama to apologize for them again?

- Rabuka had also made the most significant reconciliation action for the wrongs of 1987 coup by inviting the members of that deposed Coalition government to agree on the review of the decreed 1990 Constitution resulting in its repeal and, the unanimous passing by both houses of Parliament of the 1997 Constitution. That is the Constitution that Bainimarama had abrogated twice, in 2000 and in 2006.

- Rabuka had presented a “Matanigasau” apology to the family and Tokatoka of the late Prime Minister Dr Timoci Bavadra soon after his SVT party was defeated in the 1999 Election. Does Bainimarama have any plan to make a similar apology to the elected Prime Minister he deposed who is still alive?

- There are also members of the Coalition government led by Laisenia Qarase (SDL and the FLP) who were hurt by the Coup of 2006 and his abrogation (with the support of Aiyaz Khaiyum) of the 1997 Constitution and its replacement by decree by the current Constitution. Does he have any plan to right these unlawful actions?

- Will he and Mr Khaiyum also apologise to Professor Yash Ghai and his Constitution Commission members and, thousands of Fiji citizens who made submissions to that Commission, for the burning of their Report and draft Constitution therein?

- Will he also apologise to Mahendra Chaudhry and the Members of his deposed Government for the unlawful release of arms from RFMF armoury to George Speight and his group to seize and hold hostage the members of that Coalition government in May 1999? Who authorised the release of those arms?

- Will the Prime Minister and Mr Khaiyum apologize to and compensate the three Opposition MP’s that his government unlawfully expelled from Parliament in the last three years for their loss of income, humiliation and hurt to themselves and their families?

There are indeed many events in our recent history, including the coups for which there are still wounds that might be healed by genuine apology and reconciliation. These should not continue to be ignored or swept under the historical carpet.

Apologizing to migrants in Canada is good but what about the injured citizens who are still living in this country?

The dark days are far from over and many wrongs still need to be righted.

Jone Dakuvula
SUVA


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“Tonight, I carry the same message that I had brought with me two years ago: the dark days are over. You all belong in the new Fiji. You are all part of our Fijian family and, as we chart a path of unprecedented progress for Fiji, we welcome all of you to join us.  I am prepared to do whatever is necessary to right the wrongs done to so many of you, that is why I am here today and why I hope to work side-by-side with all of you to continue our work to build the new Fiji. The darkest parts of Fijian history were those times that we failed to recognise these common bonds—something that many in this room are all too familiar with. The events of 1987 and 2000 that drove many of you away from our home left a gaping hole in the heart of our nation and set us back decades, threatening the future of our beloved Fiji and the prosperity of every Fijian. Those events stripped us of many of our best and brightest, causing lasting damage to the character of our nation and to the prospects for our economy. I know that depth of that pain does not fade with time so, again, I ask that you please accept our apologies for what you’ve suffered."
Bainimarama in his Canadian speech

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RO TEIMUMU KEPA reflects on Fiji's Independence Day:
"In the last 11 years, the spirit of freedom, justice and unity has taken a beating at the hands of draconian legislations, failed leadership and poor governance. There is little doubt that the people of Fiji have lost their sense of belongingness and ownership."

"10th October, 2017 marks 47 years of our nationhood and 143 years of the Deed of Cession.

We have indeed come of age to celebrate our national life as a diverse nation despite adverse political circumstances in the last eleven years.


Fiji’s independence came about because there was a quest for freedom, justice and unity amongst its leaders and people to determine our future and I must pay tribute to all our founding leaders and people who continue to display those virtues to make Fiji what it was prior to December 5, 2006.

In the last 11 years, the spirit of freedom, justice and unity has taken a beating at the hands of draconian legislations, failed leadership and poor governance.

There is little doubt that the people of Fiji have lost their sense of belongingness and ownership.

It is time to restore the goodness, faith and trust of our own people in Fiji before we move on to reclaim Fiji’s standing as a democratic and just nation in the international fora.

There are pressing issues to deal with and potentials to tap. We cannot and should not fiddle with our future.

I call upon all the citizens and friends of Fiji to join us in our quest to seek a Fiji that is free, just, democratic and united so as to lay the basis for a durable, stable and progressive nation."

16 Comments
Chiku
10/10/2017 10:05:43 pm

One reason why Bainimarama makes his insincere apology to the migrant Fiji Indians in Canada is he is after their money. Make an apology, get the sympathy of these rich diaspora Indians, and get their support ( read, money ).

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Rajend Naidu
10/10/2017 10:17:46 pm

Good article Jone. You ask all the pertinent questions that need asking in relation to Bainimarama's apology abroad to migrant Fiji Indians. I see advancing age has not blunted your critical faculty! Keep well, Bro.

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Samjoe
10/10/2017 11:50:02 pm

So what kind of money did Bainimarama get by way of " gift " from the rich and intellectually shallow Fiji Indians in Canada?

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Bahuki
11/10/2017 07:15:16 am

Good question, why apologize to those in Canada and not those back home in Suva along with other things that Rabuka already apologized for yet accepted by a very few people?

Like the words of a popular song by One Republic: "Its too late to apologize"

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Socho
11/10/2017 08:39:09 am

Where's Sylvester Joseph in that Bainimarama with Canadian Fiji Indians photo?

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Help Me God
11/10/2017 10:03:10 pm

Rabuka is Fiji's Harvey Weinstein, a sex addict, Dakuvula and everybody knows about it but, like in Hollywood with Weinstein, don't want to talk about it

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Chiku
11/10/2017 11:02:22 pm

Yes, time does not fade our memory and pain as we remember Bainimarama declaring he " stands by his men " - the military men who brutalised Fiji citizens.
Bainimarama's " apology " is a joke. A very bad joke!

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What Role Did Dakavula Play?
12/10/2017 02:02:30 am

Will Bainimarama & Khaiyum apologise for Jone Dakavula having taken part in the Peoples Charter to support an unlawful processes to Yash Ghai constitution review when he must be fully aware the 1997 constitution was not deemed abrogated by the High Court?

Will they apologise for Dakavula to be a party to the Political Dialogue Forum to try booster support to unlawfully legalise the unlawful Yash Ghai Constitution review so to unlawfully abrogate the 1997 Constitution?

Will they apologise for Jone Dakavula to having participated in elections under the unlawful constitution to be part of the 90% voter turnout to legalise the unlawful constitution to a now lawful parliament in banana republic?

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Socho
12/10/2017 10:58:03 am

Would you rather have Dakavula continue to support Bainimarama and his lie about building a better Fiji?

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Socho
13/10/2017 06:44:35 am

Look at it this way. At the time Dakavula was party to the Peoples' Charter and Political Dialogue Forum rigmarole he was a misguided supporter of Bainimarama and Khaiyum and their fictitious grand scheme on building a " better Fiji ". But Dakavula, like many other well intentioned people, genuinely wanted to contribute to building a better Fiji. They did not align themselves to the usurpers to profit themselves. It was because of their love for Fiji.
But from Dakavula's statement here it is obvious that he is no longer a believer or fellow traveller of Bainimarama and Khaiyum.
In fact I would venture to say that in the next election Dakavula is not likely to vote for the usurpers' Fiji First Party.
How many other one time supporters have abandoned the usurpers after they came to the realisation, albeit belatedly, that these were self-serving scoundrels who were harming the country?

Bahut Pirae?
13/10/2017 07:29:09 am

They are a LIE from start, isn't it? When they can't be a part of it, they are naturally against it, just as Chaudhry was. They who sawed the seed to change the Constitution via Peoples Charter.

They gave Bai power to create a better Fiji by plating those initial seeds in rogue Peoples Charter. Now you gave the mandate to that lie, so support the lawful lie government is your role to play, until you bring the next best liar to lead.

Nai Sake
13/10/2017 11:49:55 pm

How do you "would venture to say that in the next election Dakavula is not likely to vote for the usurpers' Fiji First Party"?

Last time we saw Kububola's daughter giving her father her vote, but voter count result confirmed she lied to her father that she voted for him?

So how confidently can you confirm Dakavula's vote will not be for Fiji First...!

Rajend Naidu
12/10/2017 07:34:27 am

Editor,
False Indignation
In response to Ben Afflect's statement :
" I am saddened and angry that a man who I worked with USED HIS POSITION OF POWER TO INTIMIDATE ( my emphasis ), sexually harass and manipulate women over decades... The additional allegations of assault that I read this morning made me sick";
Actress Rose McGowan tweeted " Ben Affleck f - - - off".
She said Ben Affleck knew all about Harvey Weinstein's behaviour. She told him " You lie " ( Yahoo 10/10/17 ).
McGowan is obviously pissed off with Affleck's put on sense of indignation.
In other words she regarded his statement to be insincere.
I think many people in Fiji have some experience of that .
Sincerely,
Rajend Naidu

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Dekho
12/10/2017 11:43:50 am

Do you by any chance know anyone in Fiji who has used his position of power to intimidate?

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Rajend Naidu
12/10/2017 10:25:38 pm

Editor,
False Commitment
As PM Tony Abbot had committed Australia to the Paris Climate Change agreements. Now he says climate change might not be a bad thing. It could be beneficial for humanity. Australian foreign minister Julie Bishop wants Abbot to explain his shift ( abc news 12/10 ).
There is no need for any explanation from Abbot.
Fact is he has always been a climate change denier. He merely went through the motions in the Paris climate change accord.
His was a false commitment from the very outset.
He merely paid lip service to meeting climate change targets.
It's not uncommon for politicians to make false commitments.
Sincerely,
Rajend Naidu

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Tomasi
13/10/2017 02:09:02 pm

Like Rajend, many of us know John Dakuvula as a person with outstanding intellect and sound principles. He has done so much to stand and fight to protect our small island nation from negative forces of change and the people and organisations who are involved.

Similarly, we also know Voreqe Bainimarama as a high school dropout with a double storey structure. He has very little grey matter upstairs and a lot of pride, malice and arrogance downstairs. Both is mind and heart need a massive makeover of the divine kind.

The sad part of this story is that the people ( zombies ) of Fiji have allowed people like Voreqe and his Minister of Everything to continue looting and destroying our nation with the help of people behind the veil and QORVIS.

However, the good thing about this folks is that these two thugs, Bai and Khai know that their time is running out and they will reach the end of the treacherous track they had chosen. John has asked some pertinent questions and Victor and all of us have tried to talk some sense into these two criminals. I seriously hope they will stop and listen to the truth rather than continue to believe the deceit and lies propagated by QORVIS and their deceitful and guilty hearts.

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