Way back then when Bainimarama gave himself (stole) that $180.000
in back pay he also extended to a select core of officers this same privilege. They were warned that if they accepted this money they could face charges sometime down the track – an enquiry that would pretty well scuttle both their military careers & record – this could partly explain their inability & reluctance too move against him. It will come though – only a matter a time – still a lot of pride within FMF ranks – continuing boycott by the UN & other military forces (exchange programs) plus Bainimarama's increasing inability to run a civilian goverment will eventually sway any fence sitters. Another point worth remembering is that within Army ranks Bainimarama has always been considered an outsider (navy).
