(o) Don’t Manipulate ‘Vanua’, Chief Tells Church

The vunivalu (war chief) of Fiji's Rewa Province, whose tradition role was as protector of the Roko Tui Dreketi, the position now held by Ro Teimumu Kepa, has told Methodist Church leaders not to manipulate his chief and people to advance their own agendas. Ro Epeli Mataitini said in a statement that for “far too long” the ‘vanua’ and its ideals have been used to either “excuse, mask or justify actions by the church and politicians that could be construed as political”. To read full report, click here.