Ousted Prime Minister, Laisenia Qarase said he used to brief President, Ratu Josefa Iloilo on a regular basis following claims that he kept the President in the dark in relation to a number of issues.
Qarase said the Fiji Human Rights Commission report to the UN High Commissioner is misleading.
The FHRC report states that in the last few days of November 2006, it apparently became obvious to the President that Qarase was acting unilaterally in matters of governance in breach of section 104 of the constitution. Section 104 states that the Prime Minister must keep the President generally informed about issues relating to the governance of Fiji and must supply the President with such information the President requests concerning matters relating to the governance of the state.
Specifically, the FHRC said, President Iloilo was kept in the dark about the looming presence of the Australian naval taskforce just outside the Fiji waters in late November and he was not informed about the Prime Minister's request to Australia and New Zealand for foreign intervention.
The report also said that on the morning of December 5th, Laisenia Qarase refused point blank to attend a meeting with the President when called to do so.
Meanwhile the interim government has also filed legal action against the ousted Prime Minister and former Home Affairs Minister, Josefa Vosanibola, for allegedly calling for foreign intervention and not keeping the President informed of their decisions.
The interim government is seeking 13 declarations from the High Court and included in these declarations, is that Qarase failed to comply with section 104 of the constitution in keeping the President generally informed about issues of governance of Fiji.
Qarase denies leaving President in the dark
Related Stories
COMPOL urges Lagalaga Sanatan students to value discipline and education
Students of Lagalaga Sanatan Primary School in Labasa have been reminded of the importance of education, discipline and obedience by the Commissioner of Police Rusiate Tudravu. Tudravu spoke to the students during
Heavy Rain Alert remains for Viti Levu, Southern Bua, Cakaudrove, Lau and Lomaiviti Groups
A Heavy Rain Alert remains in force for the Eastern half of Viti Levu from Serua, Namosi through Navua, Suva, Nausori, Tailevu, Naitasiri, Ra, Southern Bua, Cakaudrove, Taveuni, Kadavu, Lau and Lomaiviti Groups and near
Warning letter written to Prof. Narsey – Acting AG
Acting Attorney General Siromi Turaga says a strong warning letter has been written to Electoral Reform Commissioner Professor Wadan Narsey after he came out publicly with the Electoral Reform Commission report recommen
3 Fijian men from KVT gang in Sydney denied bail for AUD$12.5M drugs case
Three Fijians who are alleged to be associated with a gang supplying drugs in Sydney have been refused bail by the court. 28-year-old Eparama Nevale, 28-year-old William Ravoka, and 24-year-old George Sukanaivalu,
Proposed ‘People First’ submits application for registration
The Proposed ‘People First’ has submitted its application for registration to the Registrar of Political Parties, Ana Mataiciwa. Mataiciwa confirms that the FEO is now preparing to publish the party’s applica
Visitor arrivals on track for record year while sugar output drops
Visitor arrivals have recovered following a decline in the first quarter and based on current trends, Fiji is on track to achieve a third consecutive year of record visitor arrivals in 2025. While speaking on the p