Deputy Prime Minister to Resign
Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Finance, Professor Biman Prasad, will resign tomorrow after being charged by FICAC.
Professor Prasad has been charged with failure to comply with statutory disclosure requirements contrary to section 24 (5) of the Political Parties Act.
- He allegedly failed to declare his directorship in Platinum Hotels and Resorts PTE Limited in December 2015.
- He will appear in the Suva Magistrates Court on November 17th.
Professor Prasad confirms that he has been charged by FICAC and he has already spoken to the Prime Minister, advising him that he will resign tomorrow.
Prime Minister Rabuka confirmed that he has been advised by Professor Prasad of his charges and his resignation tomorrow.
Author's summary: DPM Professor Biman Prasad to resign tomorrow.