'They have a choice, to remain in the wilderness or join another party led by another COUP leader', blurts Rabuka arrogantly in response to the resignation of Mick Beddoes and Pita Waqavonovono from SODELPA

25/6/2016

We say instead of basking in another 'Cakaudrove led Coup', Rabuka should CHOOSE - to keep hiding under the sulu of immunity or join his coupist comrade Frank Bainimarama in a grand political coalition

IT HAS STARTED

24/6/2016 08:19:40 pm

ITS A SIGN LIKE GEORGIA HAS BEATEN FIJI,RABUKA WILL OVERCOME THIS GOVERNMENT,WHICH IS SO ARROGANT AND ABUSIVE TO OPPOSITION.IT HAS STARTED.

Escape goat is back!!

24/6/2016 08:46:44 pm

The last 24 hours have brought about the demise of a once big coloniser and slave master,Britain. The UK is imploding and so is SODELPA. But great things rise from the ashes of evil. "WE THE PEOPLE" of Fiji now have a choice for 2018, thanks to Rabuka. He was ready for a reform in 1999 but due to Indian bloc voting we were deprived of the opportunity to have a true unity party in the form of SVT/NFP.
Now We can expect all the good people to come out and assist in bringing this country back from the current disaster.
Mr Rabuka (MOSES) please lead us out of this Islamic wilderness and deliver us Democracy.
Long live the 1997 constitution. BUCK SHELFORD MAY NOT BE BACK BUT THE 1997 CONSTITUTION CERTAINLY SHALL. in 18 months.
Fiji First will soon start to implode once all ex SVT boys and girls abandon this current farce. It will end up like the the National Alliance party with zero votes. There is the LOWEST COMMON DENOMINATOR Aiyaz Khaiyum in both these political parties. FFP WILL END UP BEING A PARTY REDUCED TO CHALLENGING THE FIJI MUSLIM LEAGUE ELECTIONS ONLY.
2018 will deliver us from the dark powers of Satan.

Rajend Naidu

24/6/2016 10:05:07 pm

Editor,
Respecting the Rule of Law - Paramount .
We learn from the Daily Maverick article ' Op-Ed : When The State Disobeys The Law, The People Will Soon Follow' ( 24/6 ) by Marianne Thamm that in June last year, speaking to the Human Rights Lawyers' Association, Judge Thokozile Mapisa warned that if the state did not lead by example in respecting court rulings there was cause to fear for the future.
During a question and answer session, Mapisa said the most serious recent violation of a court ruling had been government's decision allowing Sudanese president Omar-al-Bashir to leave the country despite a High Court ruling preventing this ( because of an international warrant issued by the ICC for his arrest for crimes against humanity and war crimes ).
" The state should be leading by example...If it does not you really fear for the future...then you are really heading for trouble. Then ordinary people will start disobeying the law", said Judge Mapisa.
It was a sentiment echoed by Professor Pierre De Vos :
" Once a government flouts court orders it undermines the legitimacy of the courts - not only in highly charged political matters but also in ordinary matters affecting ordinary citizens. It is a calamity for every citizen - even if this may not at first be apparent to some citizens who might even, in a particular case, support the flouting of a court order and the lawlessness that entails".
Followers of Fiji politics would be familiar with that flouting of a court order/ the constitution and with it the rule of law in Fiji's post coup history.
( read the several examples in the South African context cited in the article . What's particularly tragic is that the flouting is done by the political elite in the ANC party - the party that fought for freedom and democracy for South Africa)
Sincerely,
Rajend Naidu

King Rat

24/6/2016 11:54:33 pm

The bigger questions now are:

(1) what will the NFP now do? Keep their marriage of convenience with SODELPA going when they now have a coupster and serial womaniser as their partner?

(2) Will the GMB RTD follow her conscience and take herself (and the Matanitu Burebasaga) out of SODELPA?

I cant help but view Rambo's appointment as another Tovata-led conspiracy to undermine the position of the RTD.

She has been out-manoeuvred in much the same way Rabuka and his cabal out-manoeuvred the former RTD, Lady Lala Mara for the GCC Chairmanship several years ago.

Each time he has done these things, he pulls a tabua out of his knapsack, gets on his knees and apologises to everyone. And we have people like Mele saying he deserves another chance!

Vili

26/6/2016 11:40:36 pm

“It is disappointing to know that Rabuka is the new Leader of SODELPA.” Ms Deo said Rabuka started the coup culture in the country in 1987."He escaped all accountability for his actions and has not shown the kind of leadership that is needed for our country” (Roshika Deo, Independent political candidate in Fiji Sun).

Tupou Draunidalo of the NFP has made similar comments over the weekend distancing the NFP from SODELPA.

Given that SODELPA will need 40% of the Indian vote and about 30% of the i'taukei vote to win government in 2018, methinks these sorts of comments indicate that the appointment of Rabuka as party leader was a disaster that, in time, will precipitate a collapse of public support.

One coupster is enough. Now we have two; one in Government and another in Opposition.

The coup culture is still alive and well in sunny Fiji, where "Happiness Finds You".

Mahen

25/6/2016 12:50:25 am

One executed a coup to divide the country and to marginalise completely one group of people treating them as second class citizens
to move the country backwards..The other executed a coup to unite the country as one people and treat all as equals to move the country forward!!

Mick Beddoes

25/6/2016 01:28:31 am

As a military officer I would have thought that he of all people would know that in a war, there are many 'battles' some you win, some you loose, others you retreat from or advance to and depending on your courage, determination and commitment to your cause, overcoming multiple battles will ultimately win you the war.

Yes, we have lost this battle to save our party, but as we are not of the 'Liu muri' mold we cannot stay in and 'lasulasu' our support as others might do for him, so we have resigned to let the new Leader do his thing without having to look over at his shoulders to see who is going to 'stab him in the back'.

He can be assured it will not be us, because we call it as we see it and we talk straight, but he should watch out for some of the very 'liu muri's he used to get himself nominated, because they will be the ones to 'turn on him'

For now we have retreated, not just because of Rabuka, but also because of the non transparent and secretive way in which the party's new management operates.

We will look at our options [ This outcome had been anticipated, but we wanted to wait till the end game to let it expose the 'liu muri's in
our midst. Now we know]

I can assure Mr Rabuka, joining the 'other coup leader will never be an option, it might well be the way forward for him seeing as he and the 'other coup leader' both belong to the same 'club'. All they need do is 'change the rules a little and allow their comrade in crime George Speight & co join them, then they can become one big happy 'coup-coup' family.

It will never be an option for us and neither is 'remaining in the wilderness'

King Rat

25/6/2016 03:54:22 am

What you say is true Mick. But you know as a politician that the 'liumuri' is very much part of politics - changing sides, backstabbing, jockeying for power etc. In Fiji you have to add the military coup as part of that process.

Problem is, there are victims and losers in all these sordid political manoeuvres. Those who stand for principle as you claim to be, have no option but to take a 'strategic' view in the circumstances and hope for the best whilst you/we all fiddle while 'Rome is burning'.

Rabuka's history suggests that he has always opted for short term political objectives that are self-serving. He will take the objective immediately before him if it offers him immediate returns in terms of personal aggrandisement, power and authority. It has nothing to do with concerns for Fiji's future. It always was, and is, about his ego and himself at the centre.

As the father of coups in Fiji, Rabuka has no moral authority to lead the political contest against the FFP. Those who outmanoeuvred the RTD to set themselves up as 'kingmakers' failed to see this aspect of Rabuka. They too were self-serving taken by short term political gain to see the forest from the trees. They have gifted the FFP with sufficient ammunition to blow SODELPA out of the water.

Thank you for sharing your thoughts with us. Vinaka

Mele

25/6/2016 02:04:41 am

Give Rabuka a chance to get rid of the Bai-Kai dictatorship and bring back democracy in Fiji. Tui Cakau has given him his blessings. Many of us, though wry of dominance over our islands, are duty bound to support him now. For the country, we have seen leaders of all sorts over the past 10 years. None could lead us with courage, conviction and determination. Will Rabuka display conviction, commitment and resolve to bring back democracy? Let the duly elected leader (without rigging or gerrymandering) lead us now.

Vili

25/6/2016 12:17:32 pm

You are obviously one of those desperate ethno-nationalists who are so blinkered that you cannot see the forest from the trees.

Na cava me laki kau tale mai kina na nomudou toa ni vuaviri e na 1987 me liutaki kemudou e na gauna e dai? E sa sega e dua tale e tiko mo dou vakanuinui kina?

Vakaloloma dina.

Pita

25/6/2016 07:10:49 am

There is a text in the Christian bible that states something along the lines that it is better to follow rules than to apologise for breaking them. In Fijian it states e vinaka cake mo talai rawarawa, e ca mo qai Kere vei vosoti. Rabuka waffles his way through life with a Tabua ever present in his brief case to apologise to others for his totally self motivated actions. Tabua in hand he has apologised to Ratu Penaia Ganilau who is equally complicit as Rabuka for the coup, he apologised to his Provincial Council, his Navatu people, to those harmed by his 1987 coup, to the Methodist Church, to his wife for his affairs with a now deceased secretary at the Fiji embassy in London, to Frank Bainimarama following which his pension was reinstated and on Friday to SODELPA leadership for God knows what this time. Why can't he be a normal person who follows rules like everybody else and is respectful of the rights of others. He is a mysoginist who like his previous SVT Party will lead the SODELPA to a path of destruction and irrelevance. This is one time I am ashamed to be a Fijian I taukei

King Rat

25/6/2016 12:24:01 pm

Vinaka Pita. You hit the nail on the head this time.

BLAME-GAME

25/6/2016 09:05:09 am

IF anyone is blaming Rabuka now then equally Kubuobola should be blamed and then likewise Fiji First and its top 2 brass. If they have guts then show the people(even though late) and sack Kubuobola now and then condemn Rabuka-otherwise keep shut both of you have toppled democracy!One to foster indigenous rights and other to save himself from 2000 involvement,people are so stupid because they cant understand he has immunity from 2000.Go Rabuka Go.

Luisa

25/6/2016 09:11:37 am

Comments by Rabuka to Pita & Mick was uncalled for, he should be ashamed of himself coming in and still barking, I suggest he keep his mouth shut and deliver. Obviously who voted for you. You are an opportunist.

Stupidity

25/6/2016 10:34:25 am

I would advise extreme caution when reading these posts. Victor has spewed his venom every which way but doesn't not offer any solution. Yes Victor, its easy to sit and pass judgement and claim so called journalistic status...

My advice to Mick Beddoes, Ro Temumu and Waqavovono is think of the bigger picture. I can guarantee than you three and your band of misfits cannot win on your own. Pull your pride in suck it up and work together. For FIJI and if you convince other parties to join then so be it. One big coalition. Even better.

Just look at SODELPAS history with ff in. Youve been dragged through the mud with nothing to gain. Kai plays all of you like a fiddle and now you bend over backwards and ask for more... wtf!!! Ro temumu you cant even keep 2 of your members in line. When theres another coup you 3 will be to blame. The wrting was on the wall for Qarase and so it shall be for you as well

Nick

26/6/2016 06:44:03 pm

Fiji Politics is a joke. Glad I left this shit-hole for good. Nothing good ever will come out of this country until we have people like Ro Kepa, Rabuka, Bai and Kai on the forefront of the country politics.

On-Song

27/6/2016 02:51:33 am

The ever hanging tides with the accompanying sentiments just because of Rabuka!? We so wanted to get rid of Bai/Kai and so disappointed that SODELPA just didn't have the oomph, drive, guts and skills to hammer Fiji First, allowed themselves to be mocked in that infamous monkey-dance by the biggest ape in politics, and barely had any voice of any significance in Parliament!!! Forget about Rabuka for now; is there anyone willing to stand up and be counted as a worthy leader in Opposition?? Ok for Mick and the rest of them to leave, but where lies your loyalty?? sandy foundations not the best to built homes - even in politics.

Great Wall

28/6/2016 03:13:52 am

It's such as irony some of the very people claiming to be against Bai/Kai has done a backflip and has joined the coup daddy's army. It just shows that they are mere hypocrites and opportunities. If the coup daddy is good, bainimarama can be considered excellent. Bai didn't even bring about half the misery that Rambo brought. Sa mate saraga na SODELPA.

On-Song

1/7/2016 03:41:42 am

sa marge/mate ko SODELPA, sa lamu/rere ko Pita and Mick. If you really believe in a Party, you stay loyal to it no matter the circumstances. If things not going your way or your beliefs, you fight to be heard and to convince people that you're right; not friggin abandon at first fright!! Interesting scenes indeed and unwittingly given us the opportunity to watch probable future election candidates behave and respond to current situations.

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'They have a choice, to remain in the wilderness or join another party led by another COUP leader', blurts Rabuka arrogantly in response to the resignation of Mick Beddoes and Pita Waqavonovono from SODELPA

We say instead of basking in another 'Cakaudrove led Coup', Rabuka should CHOOSE - to keep hiding under the sulu of immunity or join his coupist comrade Frank Bainimarama in a grand political coalition

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