The Republic of Fiji Military Forces will support the elected Government and accept the outcome of the 2014 General Election.
Speaking at the RFMF Commander’s parade this morning, for military personnel who have just returned from the United Nations Disengagement of Force mission in Golan Heights, RFMF Commander, Brigadier General Mosese Tikoitoga urged the 196 officers to remain apolitical at all times.
“We should not be involved in any political party activities nor should we be participating in any political party activities, but rather we should remain apolitical for the mere fact that we should be ready to accept the role of the custodian of any Government that comes into power after the election,” Brigadier General Tikoitoga said.
“We can only do that if we remain neutral in preparation prior to the election, remain neutral during the election and accept the result of the election and subject ourselves to the Government that comes into power after the elections.”
The RFMF Commander said the RFMF would not favour any individual or political party and reminded those who had not read the constitution to familiarise themselves with the document.
“We will take our role in the constitution seriously and we will continue to uphold that role for the sake of upholding stability and maintaining law and order in our nation,” Brigadier General Tikoitoga said.
Fiji remains the largest contingent in Syria with over 400 troops on the ground.
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