The Government has responded firmly to allegations made by Opposition Leader Inia Seruiratu, who claimed that the country is in a state of chaos. Ro Filipe Tuisawau, the Deputy Leader of the People’s Alliance Party (PAP), labeled Seruiratu’s criticisms as “desperate” and misleading.
Tuisawau emphasized that the Government is operating normally and adheres to all legal and constitutional processes, including those currently before the courts. He stated, “There is no chaos as Hon Seruiratu asserts,” and reassured that the judiciary and legal systems are functioning as expected.
He suggested that the Opposition leader’s remarks were rooted in political anxiety, pointing out that the People’s First Party may struggle to achieve the five per cent electoral threshold without influential figures like former Prime Minister Voreqe Bainimarama and former Attorney-General Aiyaz Sayed-Khaiyum. “He knows that without Bainimarama and Hon Khaiyum, their party will not make the five per cent threshold,” Tuisawau said, indicating that past electoral victories were heavily influenced by those leaders.
Tuisawau affirmed that the People’s Alliance Party remains strong and dedicated to enhancing the quality of life for citizens, claiming many essential services and initiatives have already been implemented. He also critiqued the People’s First Party’s branding and ideology as unclear, associating it with what he referred to as the “Sunset Clause ideology” that emerged from the 2006 coup.
Additionally, he voiced concerns about figures who, having remained silent during past years of suppression, now attempt to re-enter the political landscape under the pretense of delivering salvation to the public. Tuisawau concluded by rejecting claims of government instability, reiterating the competence of government institutions in fulfilling their roles effectively.