The leader of the military regime that seized power in Fiji claimed this week that the Fijian people are urging him to delay his plans for elections by 2014.
Commodore Frank Bainimarama claims that the people are “happy” with the regime’s focus on infrastructure development, agriculture, tourism, health, and education.
The Commodore says instead of condemning him, foreign leaders and former Fiji residents who oppose his government should talk with the people on the ground. He told Auckland-based Radio Tarana that he doesn’t understand why Pacific Islands Forum ministers say things are getting worse in Fiji.
Commodore, perhaps it is because those ministers respect the rule of law?
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