After defying his own party and refusing to sack the Minister for Women, Children and Social Protection, Lynda Tabuya, for her sexual misconduct and drug-taking, the spotlight is now falling on the sexual misconduct of the Prime Minister, Sitiveni Rabuka, over the years. And it threatens to dog him all the way to the next election or his retirement if he chooses not to face the people again.
Sitiveni Rabuka has been a serial adulterer all through his marriage to his wife, Sulueti, inflicting repeated humiliation on her with a string of affairs and casual sexual encounters that have also produced illegitimate offspring.
In the way of a man unwilling to face responsibility for his own conduct, the mother of one of these children – the Fiji Times journalist, Margaret Wise – was obliged to resort to the courts in 2002 to force Sitiveni Rabuka to acknowledge the paternity of their child. Like the sleazy rake that he is rather than a gentlemen former prime minister, Sitiveni Rabuka tried to deny that he was the father of Margaret Wise’s child. And it was only after a DNA test that his paternity was establish and he was forced to pay child maintenance at the risible rate of $15 a week. (see below)
How Rabuka has been able to face the Wise family after his gutless evasion of responsibility is just one of the many wonders of a Prime Minister who has been able to get away with a great deal of disgraceful conduct over the years. Pita Wise – the Permanent Secretary in the PM’s Office – is Margaret’s brother, which effectively makes him the PM’s brother-in-law and uncle of the child she had with Rabuka – yet another twist in the PM’s complicated family relationships.
Grubsheet has long reported that Sitiveni Rabuka was willing to have Aseri Radrodro – the former husband of one of his daughters – in his cabinet as minister for education even after Radrodro almost beat his wife to death a decade before. So this is clearly not a family in which domestic violence, adultery or illegitimate children fathered outside of marriage causes undue upheaval. Nor one, incidentally, that believes the domestic violence laws prescribing zero tolerance for such vicious attacks applies to it. Or Aseri Radrodro would have faced justice and Fiji would have been spared his malevolent presence in the parliament and maybe the current sex scandal.
A blind eye has been turned to a great many things, not least by Sulueti Rabuka – the Prime Minister’s wife – who is long suffering and, a few months ago, was forced to endure a social media posting in which her husband said that “after everything, love remains”. Yes, from her but what about you, Prime Minister? Or is “sharing the love” your idea of marriage?
Margaret Wise has been only the most public of a long list of sexual conquests by Sitiveni Rabuka during his marriage and it is high time for a dossier of these conquests to be on the public record and part of the political debate in Fiji. Why? Because you forfeit the right to privacy in your own life if you behave with the staggering hypocrisy of an elected Prime Minister posing as a committed Christian while thumbing your nose at one of the fundamental tenets of the Christian faith – the biblical commandment “thou shalt not commit adultery”. (And this guy has the gall to call himself Moses?)
Worse, the Prime Minister has allowed his licentious attitude to sex outside marriage to intrude on the moral sensibilities of upstanding people in his own party and has offended their sense of decency and much of the rest of the nation’s as well. How? By allowing Lynda Tabuya to remain as Minister for Women, Children and Social Protection when she has been found by a People’s Alliance disciplinary committee to have engaged in gross sexual misconduct and illegal drug taking and has been stripped of the PAP deputy leadership by the Party’s Executive Council.
As Grubsheet reported last week, a great many people in the PAP are extremely upset that the Prime Minister has forced them to accept his own libertine attitude to Lynda Tabuya’s sexual antics in Room 233 of the Windsor Hotel in Melbourne. They are even more upset that Sitiveni Rabuka has turned a blind eye to evidence of drug taking by the Minister when the nation is in the throes of a full-blown drug crisis and the authorities are struggling to contain it.
It simply isn’t acceptable at any level that someone who uses illicit drugs can continue to be Minister for Women, Children and Social Protection when she is a primary role model for young people and their social protection clearly demands zero tolerance for drug taking on the part of members of the Coalition government.
This is not about private conduct that isn’t anyone else’s business. Lynda Tabuya was on an official parliamentary visit to Victoria when she enticed another minister to leave his sleeping wife in a nearby room for a “brutal” sex session that by her own leaked account, left her struggling to walk the following day. She also sent Aseri Radrodro text messages saying that she was “high on weed” – marijuana – and drunk on Jack Daniels whiskey.
Where did that “weed” come from? Did she obtain it in Melbourne or did she carry it with her from Fiji – maybe from her home island of Kadavu – under the cloak of the diplomatic protection afforded her by her diplomatic passport? This is an issue that isn’t going to go away, in the same way as Lynda Tabuya’s sexual misconduct cannot be dismissed as a private matter when it has caused such a great deal of upset for Aseri Radrodro’s wife, Sainiana, and family and brought the People’s Alliance into serious disrepute.
It is very disturbing for anyone who believes in transparent and accountable government that this has been so readily accepted by the Executive Council of the PAP but not by the Party’s leader, which tells us that the cancer of moral turpitude that has taken hold in this government flows from the very top. And it is being aided and abetted by a media that is fundamentally failing in its duty to hold the Prime Minister to account.
Whatever the attitude of the mainstream media in Fiji, Grubsheet – and doubtless Fijileaks and Cameron Slater – is going to pursue this story all the way up to the next election. Grubsheet has called Lynda Tabuya the “Minister for Bonking and Weed”. That is an appellation that will stick. And it is already clear that we have the support of a great many Fijians, who have left messages in these columns condemning the Prime Minister for his defiance of the PAP Executive Council and his defiance of general community standards, above and beyond the scandalous actions of his Minister.
The Prime Minister’s own sexual conduct is now a legitimate subject for public scrutiny. He has publicly acknowledged his affairs in the past and the hurt it has caused his wife and family. (see below). But just as his pre-election apologies for his conduct during his coups of 1987 have proved to be hollow and he is again spearheading a campaign of indigenous supremacy and racism, we are entitled to take any regret about his previous sexual conduct with a distinct grain of salt.
This is now a live issue, not a historical one, that goes to the heart of Sitiveni Rabuka’s fitness to lead. And as part of Grubsheet’s renewed campaign to bring the Prime Minister and Lynda Tabuya to account, we are appealing to our readers for information about Rabuka’s previous extramarital exploits.
Some has already come to us beyond what is already on the public record. But if the Prime Minister is going to defy his own party over the Lynda Tabuya scandal and hang its officials out to dry, it is reasonable for the blowtorch to be turned on Sitiveni Rabuka himself. So keep those messages coming or email me at grubsheetfeedback@gmail.com. We are particularly keen to hear first-person accounts, rather than hearsay, and assure those women of complete confidentiality.
The Prime Minister can’t sue because he doesn’t have a reputation to defend. And he has made it a legitimate matter of public interest and avenue of journalistic enquiry because of his own conduct and woeful failure to set a proper standard in public office that the Fijian people who put him there have had every right to expect.
NOTE: By way of background, first a New Zealand Herald story from 2000 and then a Fiji Village account from 2022 on the Rabuka-Wise paternity case.
Filimoni Vosarogo finds the recent spate of drug busts in the West “beyond shocking”. He is reported to be more shocked as a member of the PAP’s disciplinary committee that his relative, the Prime Minister, has allowed a fellow minister who takes drugs to retain her cabinet position.
Anonymous says
And why would the pot call the kettle black?
Black Jack says
OMG. Let it rest.
Graham Davis says
No. It has only just begun.
#metoo says
Vinaka Graham. Hold them to account on behalf of the people of Fiji.
Anon says
No. Let it rest. You’re barking up the wrong tree and literally nothing happened. Absolute gutter journalism
Graham Davis says
Nothing happened? Because you don’t want to see. Keep taking the tablets, Bozo.
Filthy says
OMG grow a brain. This fragmented response is typical itaukei mentality summed up in one and why Fiji is the way it is today. Backward. Moku Siga, no care, no accountability in the world.
What he/she meant to say is- we’re on Fiji Time, take drugs have extra marital affairs and your supporters will back you by telling your critics to let it rest. No wonder Fiji is the way it is today. The villages are all in shambles. Dirty and unkempt and the reason we see massive demographical shifts from the rural to urban centers today: In turn, it’s also now why the cities are gravely over crowded with street dwellers, gangs and youth. Drugs, pollution, corruption etc. Dirty and smelly surroundings to top it off. Seems this has all streamed out into our towns and cities and has become uncontrollable. One tourist and his group commented that Suva was absolutely filthy! They werent wrong!
Fijians -Please go grasp some concepts on proper sanitation, cleanliness and Civic Pride. Start by looking at the Samoans and how they keep their villages impeccable and a WHOLE lot cleaner and more presentable than all villages here in Fiji. The difference will surprise you!
Even in urban Centres- It’s easy to drive past homes in Fiji and immediately be able to pick out which ones are occupied by the local Fijians.
This is a nation that lives and follows God religiously does it not? Well folks, cleanliness is next to Godliness. Also you’re told in your Bible to strive to be clean from the inside out. Matthew 23:25-28. Something the leaders need to be practicing. But they are a Deplorable, Disgusting bunch of lustful, drugged out white washed tombs. Especially Lynda Tubuya so you can’t expect much. Fiji has gone to the dogs.
Ordinary Joe says
black jack –I think I might agree with you IF, and only if, you are able to properly articulate your rationale to explain your stance.
Reckless, arrogant sexual attitudes have long disrespected and abused too many women and children in Fiji in the most horrific ways. Impressionable young people take their cue from such venal, vile, and contemptable behavior from morally corrupt people in leadership-be they ‘chiefs’, politicians, sports people, social figures, NGOs, or people in any other sphere of public life. Leading by example is the least that can demanded and expected. Lying, cheating, adulterous conduct, violence against women and children are simply brutal and uncivilized conduct. The mere passage of time does not and can not be allowed to excuse abhorrent conduct. And btw, whenever anyone brings in any faith-based references they are in effect saying they have stopped thinking. People who invoke faith/religion in real life situations are effectively saying they have no solutions to real life problems. Acceptable civilized behavior has to expected and indeed demanded as normal societal conduct. Go ahead jackass, we’ll wait for you to change right thinking minds.
Anonymous says
Very well put argument. Bravo.
Sham says
People who invoke faith/religion in real life situations is something that’s being practiced on a mass scale in Viti. Perhaps share your opinion with the countless Fijians who back Israel and every single thing about Israel. Half of which they probably don’t logically understand but follow sheepishly along with brainwashed, uneducated rationale: Driving around in vehicles with the “I stand with Israel” slogans and flags. If only they were that patriotic of their own nation. Then you have the current Government of the day who support genocide based on their faith filled beliefs. And the fly now pay later charade. Only in Fiji as they say!
Get your houses in good order first and foremost Fiji. Start with the LT harlot in PAP.
Belinda says
Black jack, tell us why we should “let it rest”? Is that beacuse he is iTaukei, is it because it was a long time ago, is it because he has apologied, is it because you are stupid, or is it all of the above?
Nick says
A snake will always be a snake no matter how many times it shreds its skin. Disgraceful Prime Minister.
Why are w Stupid? says
Why is it that indigenous Fijians don’t like holding their iTaukei politicians to account? That’s why these dudes get away with laughing at our collective stupidity.
Randy says
Any wrongdoings done by any itaukei in a position of power is surprisingly accepted by the itaukei as a normal way of doing things. Hence, the situation we are in today.
Chairwoman - Council of Vulagi Chiefs says
Rabuka of Fiji as he was once called apologises for everything. For the coups, for working against the wishes of Ratu Mara, for adulterous behaviour, for ethnic cleansing, for simply looking the other way as underlined in his most recent apologetic speech in parliament.
He has tactfully immuned himself from any legal and moral backlash from Fiji citizens, through constitution and through fake apologies. He asks for forgiveness from all those he has wronged and he gets it by the acts he puts up. Someone aptly called him a snake. He bites his own that feeds him and remains with the same internal intent despite his changing positions and colours .
This man has been very smart and will take a really good strategic plan with evidence to make him pay for his deeds. A counter attack is now all but needed. God and universe also has a way to make amends on bad karma. He is obviously not losing any weight and appears to be losing the battle on the health front.
Rabuka of Fiji had it coming given historical fake behaviour.
Downward Spiral says
Exactly, why are we so stupid. Black Jack care to respond?
This lack of integrity seeps into every area of govt. The PM does not get to shelve the matter because he wants to.
If you have children, grandchildren, cousins, aunts, uncles and/ or you care about a healthy Fiji functioning democracy and a decent life then you must care and you must hold leaders accountable.
Black Jack perhaps you have grown accustomed to being under dictatorship rule or perhaps you don’t see a possible good outcome. And if this is the case I am very sorry for you. Please do not accept this low level for yourself or your fellow citizens. You have to fight even when you have been let down in the past. People are doing this for you, Black Jack. History has shown what terrible things can happen when one man is allowed to rule without morals. Democracy is worth fighting for. Anyone against it is either lacking integrity, is really unaware or has been so beaten down that they don’t have the will to fight. The fourth possibility is that they think they have something to gain by trying to quiet the truth. We have learned in history that evil can take root if you do not speak up.
Tired and Lazy.. Great!! says
Remember that the more unaware you are as a society and the more you fall asleep, the easier it is to control you.
You will never hear this govt trying to wake you up. They have you right where they want you. Have another bilo and keep quiet.
Fjord Sailor says
I’ve been saying this for a while now.
Rabuka will not do anything to Tabuya because she can always publicly attack him and all the affairs he’s had in the past. The fact that he was complacent and hesitant to act when the accusations came to surface some time ago was indicative of his position.
The people should not be surprised. They chose to elect a lecherous, treacherous and racist person to be their PM so it is only natural to reap what has been sowed.
Tabuya is probably flying high at the moment and laughing all the way to the bank as she knew nothing would be done to her.
I can only sympathise with Radodro’s wife who is probably feeling very vulnerable and alone at this moment. She probably thought the PM would hold Tabuya accountable for her actions but being the man he is, it is no surprise he’s sided with Tabuya.
Interstingly, to divert all the attention this issue was getting, its also not surprising the government chose this moment to find the former PM and the Police Commissioner guilty to take the heat off the government.
Ashamed says
(Amended to redact personal information on Rabuka family members)
Good job GD! Expose the conman !
Disgusted says
Cut from the same cloth and there’s a long queue coming, rewards are great family included, accountability integrity moral standards out of the question. Pulling the country into the drain and he don’t blink an eye about it
Oh Rabuka you sick soul says
Aha!
Many in Savusavu.
Who can I start with?
They were and still are all scammers of the town.
Rabuka loath on these butterflies.
It is well known.
But it is not about those women.
They are not in official government positions.
Rabuka was and is.
How can Fijians hold this guy, Lynda Tabuya, and others in high regard is beyond many. Plain disgusting. No wonder why the family violence rates and violence against women in general is so high.
Graham, good you teaching Fijians, especially the i-taukei, the values of not accepting these sort of leaders. Fijians have confused leaders with being pretty rather than delivering results. And then there is the adulterous PM. He likes to do videos with his wife as if he is a wise husband. Must be completely going bonkers if he thinks that talking about love, fait, marriage is ok coming from him. Stupid fool. He is sick in his soul.
Neel says
Graham people in Fiji are not interested in your bullshit. They have far more important things to do. You will remain a loser.
Graham Davis says
No, you are the loser. I happen to now live in a country where there is a level of accountability that has long been absent in Fiji. And everyone but a poor, deluded fool like you knows it.
Under kava AG says
Graham, it’s good you’re not in the US. Otherwise, at this rate you’d have a brain explosion with Trump inevitably becoming the next US President again ????
#233 MBongW says
Kneel Neel? Me thinks so.
For Neel says
Neel, people are not interested?? Yet you took your good ole time and all your effort to access the Grubsheet website and whatever was left in that pea brain to think up to respond. Keep kicking rocks dude.
Sick of the Hypocrisy says
Foreigner: Leave us to it, take your ‘white man’ ideals with you and be gone . But leave behind your farmhouse, vehicles, money, any other valuables, your aeroplanes, your CT scanner and x-ray machines. ha ha. And after you have gone away, keep sending us money, boats, aeroplanes, MRI machine. And more money. Ha ha
Quixote says
One might call it a cult of cargo?
#233 MBongW says
$15 USD in Fiji courts??? Just an observation. Many ask: why are the I-taukeis (Christians?? ) blinded by these kinds of cowardly and sleaze leadership. Answer: Historically they have been repeatedly invaded and beaten by the Tongans from up north (hence ceeding the country on a platter for protection to the Brits). To make up for all those beatings, a new enemy was “created” in the name of skinny unarmed Indians at home. A military force was created, camouflaged as brave warriors of international reputation to pacify the local i-taukeis but in fact was to intimidate, threaten, bully the peaceful unarmed Indian population. A mindset of bravado and nationalism has been created by such leadership and fed to the i-taukeis and now they (the likes of Rabuka and the lot) feed on that. We know the usual Indian haters both local and foreign, are the puppet masters. We know that and that is why we survive and thrive. We Indians live in a world of reality, we want peace and love and joy for all but still mindful of the surroundings, we learn from our enemies and carve our way out. Ps for Indian haters: your new Chinese masters are in town… did you know that..no, you work for them on the farms, in little corner shops… they’re not in sight, just the occational “well dressed” i-taukei managers as front men and women. They own you. Most of you are sitting on their own middle fingers and wondering why Indians are screwing you. We are not. You might want to open your eyes, look around, remove your fingers and smell the reality.
Counselor says
Areh wah, it seems you need counseling. Some deep rooted wounds there buddy hahaha
Tradie says
Nope that’s reality as it is being played out.. Indians are leaving even though it may be slow but they are ..the hate from the I taukei towards the indian will not make them see the reality mate.. ask your selves who will you direct your hate towards once the indian is gone..
#233 MBongW says
Know your history and you will know who you are, ask the Israelis. Do you? I know mine. Maybe your whole community of people need counselling and not just handouts and looking up the sky for some imaginary falling mana.
Dejected Fijian but Happy Australian says
Yes, the same Fijian army who went in a militarised zone in the Middle East, and for all their supposed bravery and “intelligence “, immediately got captured. Out went the bravado and the real iTaukei emerged, cowardly (hence always pack hunting) and on their knees collectively pleading for their lives. It took the same Muslims who the supposedly God-fearing, Muslim-hating itaukei always denigrate to come to their rescue via the Qatari government. And what did we see from the freed hostages? Stockholm Syndrome to the hilt, and too stupid to even realise it!
Yes, that’s the itaukei. And that’s the army. Only good at anal prodding.
And no, I’m no Muslim.
Slithering, slimey snake?? says
” Leacherous, treacherous, racist. Sly fox, snake, wolf in sheep’s clothing. Spineless, sick, gutless leader. Womanizer, philanderer. Manipulator. Slithering, slimey, snake. Liar. Inconsistent, confused, rudderless……”
Wow! What a littany of attributes commentators are giving the man who charmed his way to be the PM of this nation.
Trump, the pervert who some even called him an a…hole, pales into insignificance.
Slithering, slimey snake says
..and the list goes on: loser, stupid fool, sick in his soul , hypocrite, adulterer, moral pygmey, rat- and yes, a lay preacher
Crosshairs says
For political expediency, which army Commander did it better? Rabuka or Bainimarama.
GuyFawkes says
It’s admirable that Grubsheet and Cameron SLATER will be pursuing this right up to the next elections.
But have you considered the chances of an early election or a constitutional takeover, given the disdain of the general public to the scandalous coalition?
Graham Davis says
Yes, so obviously under those circumstances, our campaign to remove the PM and his Temptress would be shorter lived rather than long and drawn out. But the result will be the same.
Disrespectful Neel says
Neel,
Are you able to use your words with what your issue is with Graham? If you’d like to dispute what Graham is saying, please explain . Calling someone a loser always reflects back on you. This topic is seemingly causing you to be very insecure. I hope you can articulate your feelings in a constructive way next time.
Leave your cheating husband! says
To all the Fijian sisters who have cheating husbands. There is no shame in leaving. The only shame is to stay, subject yourself to HIV, and misery your entire life. You are worth more than this. You think nobody knows what’s going on? Everyone knows.
Regain your self esteem by kicking him to the curb. It’s not worth a life of misery. If Fijian women want equal rights then time to say NO to cheating husbands as well as wife beaters. Do not enable this behavior. You must be heard and say NO to this mistreatment in society. Holding these leaders accountable also shows the self respect you have for yourself as a female. You know better. Insist that Tabuya is sacked.
Pave the way to a better life.
Cheaters Never Prosper says
Lying and Cheating destroys familes, children, communities and nations.
A cheater will not only cheat on their spouse but will cheat In their job, commit fraud and cover for other cheaters.
You either have integrity or you don’t.
Rabuka says he’s been weak in that area. He is now withholding truth and enabling another cheater. It will all come out though. Trust me they are worried.
A strong man would have made the right decision instantly and not sacrificed integrity. He would stick by principles no matter what. You cannot be strong as a man only when it comes to brute force. Strength as a leader is making tough calls. It’s going to get worse for both of them. Should have booted her out swiftly.
Graham Davis says
Yes, the hardheads of the Party knew this, which is to their credit. But their leader is a moral pygmy and will be their downfall unless they get rid of him – and her – as soon as possible.
Belinda says
If Rabuka sacked the Temptress, than it follows that he would have to sack himself as well, unless different laws and rules apply to him as PM.
But the hypocrisy, the Christianity, the prayers and fasting and all the rest of the bullshit is amazing. The people of Fiji are simply stupid, there is no doubt in my mind. And then they all wonder why they and Fiji is where it is!
What you looking at? says
Why the f**k would any woman want to bonk this guy in the first place? I may have an explanation.
Why would the Temptress want to have a brutal bonk with a guy who is well known for abusing and almost killing his wife? There are many women who would like to have sex with mass murderers, rapist, child abusers and the like. America is full of such women. Fiji also has these type of sickos.
Just like the people of America will vote for a crackpot like Donald Trump, they will also vote for crackpots like Rabuka and Lynda. And there are very many of them. So we all are doomed.
Belinda says
When will the people of Fiji march now that they have all the freedom? March and get rid of Rabuka and the Temptress.
More importantly, why would the people of Fiji think that a dickhead and crackpot from 37 years ago will fix their problems today? They must be stupid. Is there any other explanation?
And then they all wonder why Fiji is where it is!!!
March for Truth and Justice says
Yes! Be seen and be heard. That’s the only way Belinda.
Once we are seen on news outlets around the world, perhaps then they will listen.
We will have the international news and they will interview us and we will let them know what’s really going on.
Shame on Fiji Times.
Use it or Lose it says
Freedom is not a given. To remain silent while injustices are occurring is very dangerous.
To those thinking you can trust one of your own, think again. That’s even more dangerous as you let your guard down in blind FAITH. He is not going to save Fiji.
Government needs to be kept on their toes. Anyone can become a dictator or tyrannical ruler and that’s why there has to be accountability in government. When you see someone overstepping the power you must act.
Many gone quiet. says
Hahaha
All those friends of mine of Facebook who talked and praised Lynda and Rabuka have gone so, so quiet. Like scared dogs with tails between their legs. And these are the teachers, lawyers, bankers, etc.
Shows how easily swayed iTaukei people are. Even when they knew about 1987 and Rabuka’s adulterous behavior. The most wild thing is that this same group masu like crazy to Jehovah. I don’t get their unique stupidity.
Mentally weak leaders says
Instead of going quiet they should be demanding that Lynda Tabuya be sacked. I am willing to stand outside the PM’s office day and night to bring world exposure and awareness until he sees the light and she is sacked. What about you?
Why don’t people understand that adulterous behavior is a person’s character and integrity and people with flawed characters will do harm in many areas and to many people in many ways. A person that does not have will power is mentally weak. So even if a person thinks a Minister should be able to have sex with another Minister’s husband while at work representing Fiji in Australia, while doing drugs and drinking that Jack Daniels paid for by the taxpayers, what they are failing to see is how reckless behaviour shows a weak person, a person with addictions and bad judgment which will show itself in anything that person touches.
Show me an alcoholic or drug addict or sex addict that is not an absolute train wreck. Anyone is fooling themself if they think their addictions do not make them terrible leaders, terrible spouses, friends and associates. Alcohol or sex addiction, it’s all the same.
Tabuya needs to hit rock bottom before she can see her ways. She is still in a denial phase. If her actions with the child didn’t show the complete train wreck that she is. This is a human being. And this human’s rights and privacy where violated. This alone is quite enough to sack her. It’s a very serious lack of judgement and this would never happen in any civilized country yet to mention from the PM. If he wants to cover for her then because he is the same, what about her actions with the child?
How could any sane parent want to keep Lynda Tabuya in her role? Why would anyone not want better for our women and children?
Where is the police and immigration investigation?