Fijian Member of Parliament Lynda Tabuya has been dismissed from her ministerial role following the online leak of an explicit video intended for her husband.
The video, which was circulated on social media, has sparked a considerable privacy debate. Prime Minister Sitiveni Rabuka announced her dismissal as Minister for Women, Children, and Social Protection via Facebook, just two days after local media broke the story.
Tabuya’s Response
Ms. Tabuya condemned the circulation of the video as a criminal invasion of privacy. She defended herself in local media, asserting, “There is nothing scandalous or illegal or immoral about sharing private videos and images between two consenting adults who are in a relationship, in this case, me and my husband”.
She criticized those who circulated the footage, calling it an example of online gender-based violence, a recurring issue in Fiji.
Fiji PM Rabuka fired Lynda Tabuya from cabinet on grounds she broke ministerial oath over porn video. Acting in Solomonic judgment over her is chap who proudly declared that he was a ‘carnal man’…. while military leader, coup plotter & PM https://t.co/SoBMux8yuQ pic.twitter.com/sVvZNH8Krt
— Michael Field (@MichaelFieldNZ) December 27, 2024
Government and Legal Actions
Prime Minister Rabuka stated, “I have decided to exercise the power conferred upon me to dismiss her as a Minister, with immediate effect,” adding that she would remain a Member of Parliament.
The Cyber Crime Unit is currently investigating the leak after Ms. Tabuya filed a complaint in Suva1. Assistant Commissioner of Police Livai Driu confirmed the investigation, emphasizing the seriousness of the crime.
NEW: A Fijian Member of Parliament (MP) has been fired after an explicit video, intended for her husband, circulated online.
What part of "intended for her husband" warranted her being fired?
MP Lynda Tabuya stated that the private video was meant for her husband and described… pic.twitter.com/TRM68KS08U
— Paul Kay (@realpaulkay) December 29, 2024
Public Reaction
The incident has drawn mixed reactions from the public and political arena. Some have criticized the decision to dismiss Ms. Tabuya, arguing that it perpetuates a double standard where women are judged more harshly for their private actions.
Others believe that her dismissal was necessary to maintain public trust in the government.
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