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RABUKA ASKS FOR EXECUTIVE AUTHORITY
CALLS HIMSELF “MAN”

Former military commander and prime minister, Major General Sitiveni Rabuka told the vice president that only he could resolve the current impasse.

Spotted in full military uniform, Major General Rabuka left for Government House in a white taxi this morning where, it is understood, he has asked the Vice President to transfer the executive authority to him. The details of the meeting are been kept a secret.

Major General Sitiveni Rabuka was earlier quoted as saying, “To resolve this crisis, there has to be a man to man talk and let me tell this nation that I am the man.” Rabuka also said that because of this erratic situation, he could not decide whether to paint his house or just hold on to see what happens next.

However, a senior government official who spoke on the condition of anonymity said, “This is just a case of sour grapes.” “He just does not want anyone else to execute a successful coup.” The official also revealed that Rabuka had applied for the Commanders post couple of months back, incase the current military commander gets fired.