Fiji’s PM dismisses Tabuya as Minister for Women and Children

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RNZ Pacific

Fiji MP Lynda Tabuya has been dismissed as the country’s Minister for Women, Children and Social Protection.

Prime Minister Sitiveni Rabuka said in a statement that in light of the recent events concerning the conduct of Lynda Tabuya, and in consideration of:

He had decided to exercise the power conferred upon to him by Section 92(3)(b) of the Constitution, to dismiss her as a minister, with immediate effect.

She will remain as a Member of Parliament.

Rabuka said this was not a decision he had taken lightly, but one that was “necessary in the best interest of the people that we serve”.

Sashi Kiran delivers her remarks at the reconciliation and thanksgiving church service on 14 May 2023.
Fiji’s new Minister for Women, Children and Social Protection Sashi Kiran. Image: Fiji govt/RNZ Pacific

Sashi Kiran will replace Lynda Tabuya as the Minister for Women, Children and Social Protection, effective from the date of her swearing in by the President, Rabuka said.

This article is republished under a community partnership agreement with RNZ.


This content originally appeared on Asia Pacific Report and was authored by APR editor.

Citations

[1] The boss needs an explanation - PM writes to Lynda Tabuya - The Fiji Times ➤ https://www.fijitimes.com.fj/the-boss-needs-an-explanation-pm-writes-to-lynda-tabuya/