'The Convicted Criminal Mahendra Chaudhry was hiding millions from the Reserve Bank of Fiji' - Sitiveni Rabuka's new Minister for Information
Rabuka puts political survival above principles and integrity
The reappointment of disgraced Lynda Tabuya to Cabinet as Minister for Information is not just politically irresponsible—it is a blatant assault on the values of integrity, accountability, and public decency that every democracy must uphold.
Let us not forget: Hon. Tabuya was previously stripped of her ministerial role and Deputy Leader status following highly publicised misconduct, including the fallout from an inappropriate personal relationship with a fellow Minister and the viral circulation of a video with explicit content.
Her reinstatement to such a strategic portfolio—responsible for shaping the government’s public communications and media strategy—demonstrates a shocking disregard for the standards the people of Fiji expect from their leaders.
Prime Minister Sitiveni Rabuka must now answer one critical question: Is this the leadership he promised the people of Fiji?
At a time when public trust in government is fragile, the Prime Minister’s decision to recycle individuals mired in scandal sends a disturbing signal — that loyalty to political survival takes precedence over principles, ethics, and public accountability.
“The Ministry for Information is not a rehabilitation centre for political allies. It is the voice of the nation. Giving it to someone who has repeatedly undermined public confidence makes a mockery of Cabinet responsibility,” says Labour Leader Mahendra Chaudhry.
And sends the Prime Minister’s own credibility to the dust bin:
Just a few months ago, he was quoted in the Fiji Times (18 March 2025) stating quite categorically in reference to Lynda’s comeback: “Why should she come back and go straight to the front bench … [when] there are other MPs who had behaved and acted in accordance with Cabinet rules?”
The past two and half years of Rabuka’s leadership has been littered with instances of similar gross inconsistencies to the point where the nation no longer attaches any significance to his comments and statements – for what he says today, he revokes tomorrow.
“This is not about personal attacks. It is about standards. It is about responsible leadership. And under Sitiveni Rabuka’s leadership, those standards continue to erode before our eyes,” Mr Chaudhry said.
“Rabuka must stop using ministerial portfolios as instruments of political convenience.
“People of Fiji expect him to uphold standards of integrity and show greater respect for the people’s mandate,” Mr Chaudhry said.
The reappointment of disgraced Lynda Tabuya to Cabinet as Minister for Information is not just politically irresponsible—it is a blatant assault on the values of integrity, accountability, and public decency that every democracy must uphold.
Let us not forget: Hon. Tabuya was previously stripped of her ministerial role and Deputy Leader status following highly publicised misconduct, including the fallout from an inappropriate personal relationship with a fellow Minister and the viral circulation of a video with explicit content.
Her reinstatement to such a strategic portfolio—responsible for shaping the government’s public communications and media strategy—demonstrates a shocking disregard for the standards the people of Fiji expect from their leaders.
Prime Minister Sitiveni Rabuka must now answer one critical question: Is this the leadership he promised the people of Fiji?
At a time when public trust in government is fragile, the Prime Minister’s decision to recycle individuals mired in scandal sends a disturbing signal — that loyalty to political survival takes precedence over principles, ethics, and public accountability.
“The Ministry for Information is not a rehabilitation centre for political allies. It is the voice of the nation. Giving it to someone who has repeatedly undermined public confidence makes a mockery of Cabinet responsibility,” says Labour Leader Mahendra Chaudhry.
And sends the Prime Minister’s own credibility to the dust bin:
Just a few months ago, he was quoted in the Fiji Times (18 March 2025) stating quite categorically in reference to Lynda’s comeback: “Why should she come back and go straight to the front bench … [when] there are other MPs who had behaved and acted in accordance with Cabinet rules?”
The past two and half years of Rabuka’s leadership has been littered with instances of similar gross inconsistencies to the point where the nation no longer attaches any significance to his comments and statements – for what he says today, he revokes tomorrow.
“This is not about personal attacks. It is about standards. It is about responsible leadership. And under Sitiveni Rabuka’s leadership, those standards continue to erode before our eyes,” Mr Chaudhry said.
“Rabuka must stop using ministerial portfolios as instruments of political convenience.
“People of Fiji expect him to uphold standards of integrity and show greater respect for the people’s mandate,” Mr Chaudhry said.
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