Prof Prasad: Pictures tell a thousand words

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Opposition parliamentarian Pio Tikoduadua shows the alleged manhandling video of him outside the parliament complex. Picture: RAMA/FILE

PICTURES tell a thousand words, says National Federation Party leader Professor Biman Prasad.

Speaking in Lautoka yesterday, he said the 24-second video that went viral on social media on Friday showed how the Prime Minister Voreqe Bainimarama allegedly used violence against NFP president Pio Tikoduadua.

“Now the people can decide,” he said.

“Was it assault? Or was it, as Voreqe Bainimarama claims, a “stern talking to”?

“Two weeks after this incident, despite having the video footage, despite having a formal complaint from our president, the police are doing nothing and saying nothing.”

He said in a so-called true democracy, everyone was equal.

“Everyone is equal before the law and everyone is treated equally under the law.

“What do the police have to say about this incident? Why, when everyone talks about what will happen next, why does everyone say that the police will do nothing about it?

“This is just one more example of why we have told the Government – you have lost the moral authority to govern.

“You do not set a good example of leadership and good behaviour. You have run out of ideas. You have spent all the money.

“You hide from the people.

“You talk but do not act. You ignore the deep economic and social problems in this country that are staring you in the face. You refuse to consult others. You even excuse the violent actions of your own leader.”

Questions sent to the Prime Minister’s permanent secretary Yogesh Karan have remained unanswered.

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