While the stakes are high to hold public office, the image that one portrays to the nation, and in particular to the vulnerable, is important.
Indeed, one becomes public property as a minister and answerable to the people who put them into office.
And as such, any misappropriate behaviour requires appropriate action on one’s part.
I think that now would be the appropriate time Lynda Tabuya thinks clearly about the image she is portraying for all women across Fiji.
And it is likely wise that she does the honourable thing and steps down altogether from her post, at least until investigations are complete regarding serious allegations of her alleged sexual relationship with fellow government minister, Aseri Radrodro, which has reached the stage where it has become the subject of intense public scrutiny over the past week on more than one social media platform.
And Lynda has become the brunt of crude jokes amongst the people.
In her best interest, Lynda still has time to rebuild her portfolio for the upcoming elections and not wait to test the waters come 2026!
As for Aseri Radrodro, he would be wise to do the same!
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