Over the past few months, former PM Sitiveni Rabuka has become the IG's self-appointed advisor.
Every important decision that Bai and the IG need to make is given the once over by Rabuka who then gives his 2 cents worth through the media. No one really knows whether Bai takes any notice of Rabuka's advice but most seem to be in support of Bai's initiatives.
Bai can do this... Bai can do that!
Bai can do anything he wants because he's the King of Fiji. I know I did in 87... when I was King!
But what does Rabuka really want?
Does he want to be nominated for VP?
That might be a problem. The chiefs don't trust him, and he might have to knuckle up with Rt Epeli Nailatikau because Bai's adamant this position is going to his pal Nailatikau... come what may!
So does he want to lead the FMF again?
No doubt, this will give him all the authority he needs to ignite the Fijian cause and "synergise" this with his personal agenda - more money, more power, more girls in sleazy hotel rooms.
But here too, he's bound to face some problems.
Most of the soldiers don't trust him and Bai certainly is not just going to roll over and hand power over to Rabuka - Bai knows he'll be deprived of his security detail and will be dead within the week!
Maybe Rabuka is cleverly trying to fan the flames of Fijian anger and pit Fijian civillians against Fijian soldiers by playing on Bai's recent moves to replace the GCC membership. Afterall, he did say this will leave Fijians "chiefless."
Sorry Rabuka, the Fijians are not going in to battle against fellow Fijians to serve the interests of a few greedy men (and women). The soldiers at Delainabua are just begining to figure this out and one day soon, Bai will be overthrown by his own people.
Whatever his actions, Rabuka's agenda is almost always predictibly for Rabuka.
His actions, though may seem overtly benevolent, always have a componet that will see him gain in power, status and wealth.
