We found this on our fellow anti coup site Fiji Democracy Now and thought we’d also publish it here as a timely reminder as we move through the smokes and mirrors placed in front of us by Chaudary and Vore-qe.
Viva Democracy Viva Freedom!!!
Fiji Daily Post – 26-Jan-2008
Sir,
I NOTICED that quite a number of your correspondents have this
erroneous belief that Chandrika Prasad’s successful challenge
against the legality of the 2000 coup should automatically allow
Mahendra Chaudhry’s Coalition Government back in government.
And that Qarase and the SDL Party have no business being in
government from 2001 till December 2006 when the military forcefully
took over government. Nothing could be further from the truth.
Mahendra Chaudhry and the Coalition Government he led after the
1999 general election could not be brought back to govern simply
because Mahendra Chaudhry after being released from captivity
resigned as Prime Minister and officially asked the then
President to dissolve parliament.
This was done before the High Court ruled in early 2001, that the
2000 coup that overthrew Mahendra’s government was illegal and
that the Constitution was still intact.
Had Mahendra Chaudhry waited for a while longer and not asked the
President to dissolve Parliament the Labor Coalition Government
would have definitely been returned to power.
But I suppose the question is why did Mahendra Chaudhry resign and
ask the President to dissolve Parliament?
The answer is simple. He (Mahendra Chaudhry) knew that if
Parliament was to be recalled a vote of no confidence to be moved by
his own FLP caucus was on the agenda that would push him out of
the leadership role.
Therefore, the only option out for him was to once again sacrifice the
people for his own gain. He had to bow out as a hero rather than
being castigated.
That is so typical of the veteran politician. Funny, how Bainimarama
is now eating out of his hands.
James Tepoki,
New Zealand
March 6, 2008 at 2:47 pm
I think chaudhry and Frank lost all semblance of normality when they had their lives threatened in 2000 . A near death experience would be enough to send anyone over the edge . Now it could be worse for Frank if he already has a mental condition and was affected by peacekeeping missions , assuming he he actually served in any 1 does anyone know about Frank’s real history regarding his military service and his mental state ?
March 6, 2008 at 2:57 pm
MM … Frank has no colourful military career. His climb up the rank from the Fiji Navy then brought in by Epeli Nailatikau n mob to head RFMF. His only claim to military service would be the tug of war Naval boat game on Suva Harbour … LOL …!! correct me anyone if Im wrong …!
March 6, 2008 at 4:38 pm
It was not Eveli Naulukau, it was Eveli Ganisona that brought him in because they had both pilfered the Regimental Fund and since Ganisona was going he needed someone already up to his neck in the same shit to come in and cover for them both.
At that time Eveli was Commander of RFMF and the Pig was Commander of the Navy with the rank of Lt Col (Captain in the Navy) and was also treasurer of the Military’s Regimental Fund.
March 7, 2008 at 10:04 am
FEVELi..oops I meant Frank 7 Epeli…one thief looking out for another..but when the shit hits the fan it will be no honor amonsgt thiefs….you can run, but you can’t hide..
March 7, 2008 at 10:40 am
That Regimental fund was used by some officers for their own personal benefits, Ganilua, one eye Teleni, Col. Aziz used it to pay for his uni. fees in Aust, Can someone get hold of documents from RFMF ???? I bet they’ve destroyed all papers!!!! Ni yavu NO MONEY qai via va fancy tiko!!!!
March 7, 2008 at 12:19 pm
mai chodo upon his release had the misconception that his numbers and support were still intact. Based on this misconstrued notion he opted to resign and go to elections instead of taking the matter to court and await its result. He thought the same people would be voted back into power thereby in some way return the same number of seats that would enable him to retake the PM position. Much to his dismay the Fijians having seen his true colour whilst in power didn’t trust him anymore and decided to band together in a united front and formed the SDL which went on to win the election. The lesson that can learned from this is that Fijians having the superior numbers can be the rulers for ever in whatever elections communal or common.
March 7, 2008 at 12:39 pm
The 2 Eveli’s, Vore, one eye Teleni, Chodoman, Aziz, are all thieves stealing from govt funds, that’s why they’re covering for each other!!!!
March 7, 2008 at 1:28 pm
The image being reflected here isn’t so good. what message are they sending to the younger generation when THIEVES like EGanilau,Vore Aziz are ending up as ministers, officers and PM’s….Food for thought..