NFP leader denounces MIDA, Online Safety Commission

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Leader of Opposition Sitiveni Rabuka and Opposition member and NFP leader Biman Prasad and SOLDEPA’s Sitiveni Rabuka in this file picture. Picture: RAMA/FT FILE

NATIONAL Federation Party leader Prof Biman Prasad says the fake “The Fijian Times” Facebook site, which is publishing defamatory and frivolous claims against Opposition politicians, is clearly the work of pro-government cowards.

He said the site surfaced before the 2018 General Election and “continued spewing lies about the Opposition”.

Prof Prasad also questioned the role of the Online Safety Commission and the Media Industry Development Authority (MIDA).

“We wonder what is the use of the Online Safety Commission when it is unable to monitor and eradicate malicious activity on social media,” he said.

“Why is the MIDA chairman silent on this issue all this time.

“He is quick to criticise and highlight social media posts of Opposition politicians.

“He should tell the people of Fiji to ignore what is being published on this site and inform them to access authenticated online sites of mainstream media in Fiji.

“It is obvious that this Facebook page is being run by faceless cowards who are pro-FijiFirst and publish misinformation to mislead the people.”

Meanwhile, Commissioner of the Online Safety Commission, Anne Dunn, did not respond to questions sent via email when this edition went to press.

Ms Dunn said on Wednesday that she would respond to the queries.

A MIDA official said they would respond today.

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