An alleged list of applications for the upcoming candidates of the People’s Alliance Party (PAP) has surfaced online, prompting the party to launch an investigation into the breach. The leaked images circulated on social media indicate that more than 60 applications were submitted, detailing names, submission dates, times, and methods, which include both hand-delivery and email submissions.
Among the prominent names featured in the document are Foreign Affairs Minister Sakiasi Ditoka, acting Attorney General Siromi Turaga, and Minister Maciu Nalusima. Other notable individuals listed include Manoa Kamikamica, PAP Secretary-General Sila Balawa, Ro Filipe Tuisawau, Alitia Bainivalu, Esrom Immanuel, and Charan Jeath Singh. Additionally, the list mentions names such as Timoci Bure, Maritino Nemani, Puamau Sowane, Felix Magnus, and Ratu Rakuita Vakalalabure.
In response to the leak, PAP Secretary-General Sila Balawa released a statement stressing that the candidate application and selection process is a confidential matter governed by the party’s constitution. He condemned any unauthorized release of information related to this process, labeling it a serious breach of discipline within the party.
Balawa confirmed that the party has initiated internal procedures to identify the source of the leak and those responsible for the disclosure. The emphasis on confidentiality and internal governance underscores the PAP’s commitment to maintaining trust and unity as they prepare for the upcoming election. This incident serves as a reminder of the importance of privacy within political processes and the potential impact of leaks on party integrity.