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Pita Waqavovono's political immaturity catches up with him but Frank Bainimarama and his band of supporters are yet to grow up since 2006

15/4/2014

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Stop the personal attacks and improper language: Pio Tabaiwalu tells  Pita Waqavonovono

Do not use swear words in the social media and get away from personal attacks as you are now an official of a political party.

That is the message from the General Secretary of the Social Democratic and Liberal Party Pio Tabaiwalu to SODELPA’s Youth Council Interim President Pita Waqavonovono.

Tabaiwalu confirmed that he had to speak to Waqavonovono after he used swear words and improper language on his twitter account while speaking about the proposed Fiji First.

“Yes I have spoken to Pita about the comments. He relayed to me that he apologized for the language that he had used. The twitter account is the personal account of Pita. It’s not an official SODELPA twitter account but in the same instance we are telling him that since now he is occupying a high position in the party that he has to be more careful in the language that he uses especially in the social media. To us the words that he used, some of our supporters will not take too kindly to the swear words that were there.”

Tabaiwalu then said Waqavonovono may have done this because he was taken in by the military in December 2006.

However, he stressed to Fijivillage that SODELPA does not condone the improper language used by Waqavonovono.
      
“I think this is a personal issue from him and I think he reacted that way. That’s about his personal experiences. It’s not that we are condoning what he said. I think we are just sympathetic that he went through that kind of treatment. We said that the position that he holds as a party official he can no longer make these statements publicly. We categorically told him that he can no longer use those kinds of language in the public arena.”

When questioned by Fijivillage, Tabaiwalu admitted that as they approach the general elections, they have to focus on issues that affect the people in the country, and not make personal attacks based on personal emotions.  

“We are trying to tell our people that we are above personal vilification. We try to keep within the issues. Yes I think that it is certainly proper that we do that. We are concentrating on the issues. They are young people coming into politics. They have to learn the ropes very quickly. They should learn to keep above the personal attacks at this stage.”

Fijivillage spoke to Pita Waqavonovono twice today. We tried to get an interview on this issue. He opted not to make any comments to us. Source: Fijivillage News

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Fijileaks Editor: We will recall that it was Kishore Kumar who had objected to Sodelpa's application for registration.

See the following:
http://www.fijileaks.com/2/post/2013/04/frank-bainimaramas-political-civil-servant-epeli-vuase-and-kishore-kumar-exposed-as-two-objectors-against-sodelpa.html
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8 Comments
Mr Arrogant
15/4/2014 08:00:07 am

I always knew this wannabee big mouth was going to trip one of these days. I had also long concluded that he was lining himself for a political career solely on the basis of being taken to the camp - what big deal. People have confronted the regime in hundred different ways. Anyway, Sodelpa fell for his nonsense that he has army of youths with him - translated into votes! Pita humble yourself - stand for Parliament in an area where Fiji First Party has widespread support to prove your mantle - instead of looking for some safe seat!

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Mr Ashwin
15/4/2014 08:36:17 am

Yes, he comes from the same stable like my nameshake - bigmouth Ashwin Raj!

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Mick Beddoes link
15/4/2014 01:55:32 pm

Pita Waqavonovono like all other citizens is entitled to express his opinions as he wishes. Being one of our more courageous young leaders who has suffered first hand from the abusive treatment of the regime because he dared to stand up to against our them makes him the hero not the villain.

The advise from Pio is good Pita, we must all, despite the unfair, oppressive behaviour of our usurpers, exercise restraint when responding with our message which is to let the people know the plain and simple 'truth' that our people do not realize the Regime spending tens of millions hiding from them.

Not for long as it will all come out soon enough

Keep up the great work and I look forward to the day when you and your colleagues take your place of leadership in the new Fiji we will build together.


Mick Beddoes
Sabeto





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Viliame
15/4/2014 03:40:00 pm

I agree with PitaW post's. He is telling us the truth.
But with all these articles, what does Pita W have to say

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Soldelpa Supporter
15/4/2014 04:29:32 pm

Not sure why an internal matter has to be made public.
Pull up your socks Pio et al!!!

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sodelpa2daSui
15/4/2014 08:29:22 pm

Oh come on Pio...grow up!! Pita Waqavonovono can swear all he wants. At least we know that he isn't a plastic politican like Pio

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Well said Pio Tabaiwalu.
16/4/2014 05:25:35 am

That's Pita's facebook page, where's the 'offending' twitter so we can judge for ourselves?

Inanycase, its good to see SODELPA setting the bar high for their younger members and budding politicians. Plus learn from past leaders mistakes and don't ever repeat it.

This one's for you Pita, should you come by this page:

"Roses are red
Violets are blue
JESUS loves you sweetie
And I do too."


ps. I hope the "Happy Eaters" in the youth wing are mastering restraint, for gone are the days when the stereotype was to get a Fijian (to do one's bidding, read: corruption) through his stomach.

And one more thing: No photoshopping profile and ID photos pls just to tuck in a minny chinny wag etc, because the truth can be known. hihi.

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well said Pio Tabaiwalu
16/4/2014 10:01:44 pm

Bula vinaka FL editor

Is there any reason why my post from last nite isn't put up here?

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