Fiji’s Supervisor of Election suspended; on full pay pending investigations

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A stop departure order was issued against suspended elections supervisor Mohammed Saneem. Picture: ELIKI NUKUITABU/FT FILE

Fiji’s Supervisor of Elections Mohammed Saneem has been suspended.

Mr Saneem was suspended by President Ratu Wiliame Katonivere on the advice of the Constitutional Offices Commission pending an investigation into a complaint of misbehaviour received by the Commission.

In a statement tonight, Attorney General Siromi Turaga said the Commission had resolved at a meeting yesterday (January 18/2023) that the complaint needed to be investigated by a tribunal pursuant to Section 137(3)(a)(i) of the Constitution.

“Mr Saneem is suspended pending the appointment of a Tribunal and subsequent investigation into the complaint made. Mr Saneem’s suspension is with full pay,” Mr Turaga said.

He said Mr Saneem was provided an opportunity to address the complaint prior to the Commission’s deliberation yesterday.

In the meantime, the directors of the Fijian Elections Office will manage the administrative affairs of the office of the Supervisor of Elections.

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