COI report maybe referred to Police and FICAC – Prime Minister

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Former Prime Minister and People Alliance Party leader Sitiveni Rabuka speaks to the media during a press conference at the Tanoa Plaza conference room in Suva on Friday, March 11, 2022. Picture: JONACANI LALAKOBAU

It will be premature to release the Commission of Inquiry report that looked into the appointment of Fiji Independent Commission against Corruption Commissioner.

Prime Minister Sitiveni Rabuka stated this, adding the report maybe referred to Fiji Police or FICAC.

“In accordance with the laws of the country, I have today tendered my advice to the President, the Gone Turaga Bale na Tui Cakau, His Excellency Ratu Naiqama Lalabalavu regarding the report of the Commission of Inquiry on the appointment of the Commissioner of the Fiji Independent Commission Against Corruption”, saidMt Rabuka.

“I have also indicated to His Excellency that it might be premature to publicise the full Report, as it may still be required by the Fiji Police Force and/or FICAC, in order to avoid prejudicing any ongoing or future investigations.”