The Fiji Human Rights Group in New Zealand has written to the outgoing President, Ratu Josefa Iloilo thanking him for the service he has provided to Fiji and its people.

The spokesperson of the Group, Santa Maharaj said it is saddened to hear that he has taken his retirement so suddenly however the group is pleased for his decision as he will get more time to spend with his family.

Maharaj said Ratu Iloilo's return to Vuda will give the Vanua of Vuda the opportunity to serve him as their paramount chief.

Maharaj hopes that the incoming president will continue to see that the people of Muaniweni, Dawasamu and Dreketi who suffered during the May 19th coup will be compensated as a reconciliation process.