MILITARY Commander Commodore Voreqe Bainimarama last night declared vacant the office of the Prime Minister which he took by force more than two years ago.
But he warned that as commander of the RFMF, he and the security forces would not tolerate any disturbance to the peace, and law and order.
He said he met with the President yesterday afternoon and informed him of the Court of Appeal's decision and the "practical implications".
He said the country now awaited the decision of the President, Ratu Josefa Iloilo.
The secretary to the President's office, Rupeni Nacewa, confirmed that a statement would be issued today.
In his address to the nation at 7pm, Commodore Bainimarama said Fiji did not have a government in place.
"... I want to assure you all that I, as commander of the RFMF, together with all security forces shall ensure that there will be no disruption to law and order," he said.
"I also want to caution any person who is thinking of interrupting the peace and good governance of our Fiji that no such behaviour shall be tolerated.
"I appeal to all of you that you must be loyal and patriotic citizens of our beloved country.
"Please do not be swayed by petty and ethnic politics or considerations. Do not be swayed by opportunists who call themselves leaders."
