TELLING PORKIES: 'If I am nominated by a political party then I will contest', says Pio Tikoduadua; truth is he resigned to join Fijifirst Party despite being sacked three times by his un-elected boss Bainimarama

If I am nominated by a political party then I will contest the general election on the 17th of September. Those were the words of the outgoing Permanent Secretary at the Office of the Prime Minister, Pio Tikoduadua after he resigned from his position today. The former military colonel who started at the Prime Minister’s Office in August 2009 said he is looking forward to other opportunities. Tikoduadua is expected to contest the general election under the FijiFirst party banner: Source: Fijivillage News, 30/7/2014