“The people of this nation do not deserve to go through another coup.”
This was the sentiment shared by Fiji Navy commander Captain Humphrey Tawake while speaking to this newspaper during the Fiji Navy Day celebrations at Stanley Brown Naval Base in Walu Bay, Suva yesterday.
“Fiji, as a nation doesn’t need another coup,” the deputy RFMF Commander said.
“The RFMF Commander has made his stance and we will abide by that.
“We will abide by the rule of law, there will be no more coups.
“We will respect the democratic process that has taken place and we must be mindful that all have a role to play.”
Capt Tawake said people or institutions should stop using the RFMF for their personal or political agenda or gain.
“RFMF is a professional institution and we stand steadfast to the rule of law and democracy.
“I stand by the RFMF Commander, and I want to reiterate that again.”
RFMF Commander Maj-Gen Ro Jone Kalouniwai said last week he had made it clear during the Commander’s Parade earlier this month the constitutional process must be followed.
He said they would continue to abide by the rule of law and order and continue to respect the decision of the people for voting in this particular government.
Meanwhile, he said yesterday’s event was about commemorating 48 years of existence and the institution’s humble beginning in 1975.
