The Prime Minister of Fiji says the people of Ra and Nadroga have the common sense to see through those spreading division and encouraging so-called breakaway Christian states.
Voreqe Bainimarama say they know they are being manipulated by people misusing the word of God.
He says some people are “falsely claiming that Christianity in Fiji is under threat when the power of the Christian message in our nation has never been stronger.”
“Some of these people are sitting comfortably overseas while those who have been foolish enough to support their message of division and hate face the full force of the law in Fiji.”
Bainimarama said he felt sorry for the local people who are now facing charges because they have been lied to and manipulated.
While he felt sorry for those who have been arrested he said he was unable to help them because the charges against them are very serious.
“Anyone who engages in seditious activity and tries to thwart the democratic will of the people will have to face the full brunt of the law.”
“All I can do is plead with everyone not to follow any such people.”
“Everyone must respect the laws of our country and the choice our people made at the election a year ago.”
The Prime Minister said Fijians know that no part of the country can go it alone.
“They know it is the quickest way for everyone to become poor.”
“No schools, no hospitals, no electricity, none of the benefits of modern life. And they know they are being manipulated by people who are misusing the word of God.”
The Prime Minister was speaking at the micro and small business grant handover ceremony in Rakiraki on Wednesday.
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