Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP), Christopher Pryde has said there is a “delibrate ploy” stopping him from returning to Fiji.
In a statement issued today, he noted the Prime Minister’s concerns about his continued absence from Fiji, despite being exonerated by a Tribunal.
“I share those concerns and wish to set the record straight,” Mr Pryde.
He said he was ready to return to work, “as soon as the Judicial Services Commission (JSC) and FICAC have concluded their investigations into further allegations against me raised by the acting DPP, Nancy Tikoisuva, just prior to my intended resumption of duties in Fiji.”
Mr Pryde added he had responded to these allegations on February 14, 2025.
“It is wrong for the JSC to delegate its functions to other agencies.”
He urged JSC carry out its own investigation and make a decision on my case as an independent body.
“I remain willing to return to Fiji and resume my duties.”
Mr Pryde stressed the need for assurances from the JSC that he will not face “a sudden suspension from office and a unilateral cutting off of my salary as happened last time.”
He further requested guarantees that “I will not be arbitrarily arrested upon my return to Fiji and served with a stop departure notice.”
“I can only speculate that the reason for the unconscionable delay in making any decision on my matter is a deliberate ploy to ensure that I remain outside Fiji and am unable to make any decisions on the results of police investigations stemming from the Report.”
“I have responded fully to all allegations and I have provided all requested documentation. I simply await a decision from the relevant authorities.”
