I Don't Respond to Parties Run by Convicted Criminals - Tikoduadua

Minister for Home Affairs Pio Tikoduadua has dismissed recent criticism from Fiji Labour Party Leader Mahendra Chaudhry, making it clear he has no intention of responding.

In a brief message posted from the town of Buq’ata, near the Israel-Syria border, where he is currently staying at a homestay, Tikoduadua thanked supporters for their well-wishes and confirmed he had arrived safely.

However, he added a pointed remark aimed at Chaudhry, who had earlier raised concerns about the Minister’s 42-day overseas trip during a time of rising crime and drug issues in Fiji.

“Also, please don’t ask me to respond to the statement made by that political party yesterday— I don’t respond to parties led by convicted criminals,” Tikoduadua said.