Fiji's PM Dismisses Tabuya As Minister For Women, Children And Social Protection

Friday, 27 December 2024, 8:53 pm
Article: RNZ

26 December 2024

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

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

• (i) the Oath she has taken as a Minister; and
• (ii) standards expected of any Minister,

He has 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.

Mr Rabuka said this is not a decision he has taken lightly, but one that is necessary in the best interest of the people that we serve.

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

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