Lynda Tabuya has been dismissed as a Cabinet Minister and replaced by the Assistant Minister for Minister for Women, Children and Social Protection, Sashi Kiran.
Prime Minister Sitiveni Rabuka has made the announcement a short while ago.
“In light of the recent events concerning the conduct of the Minister for Women, Children and Social Protection, Hon. Lynda Tabuya, and in consideration of the Oath she has taken as a Minister and standards expected of any Minister, I have decided to exercise the power conferred upon me by Section 92(3)(b) of the Constitution, to dismiss her as a Minister, with immediate effect,” said Mr Rabuka.
She will remain as a Member of Parliament.
“This is not a decision I have taken lightly, but one that is necessary in the best interest of the people that we serve.”
“I have also taken the decision that Hon. Sashi Kiran be appointed as the Minister for Women, Children and Social Protection, effective from the date of her swearing – in as a substantive Minister, by His Excellency, the President.”
Mr Rabuka had earlier this week written to Ms Tabuya to seek an explanation on an alleged nude video of Ms Tabuya that was found circulating on social media.
