Mahendra Chaudhry, former Prime Minister (1999-2000): 'Ratu Joni is an eminent scholar who served Fiji with distinction in the last 20 years holding high offices. He is fully conversant with the affairs of the State and he will certainly restore dignity and decorum to the high office.'
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Chaudhry praises Madraiwiwi as a distinguished scholar and statesman. He expects Madraiwiwi to restore dignity to high office.
- In plain terms
- A former leader praises a colleague for his service and expects him to bring dignity back to leadership.
- What can you take from it?
- Restoring dignity and decorum to leadership is a vital contribution.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- What qualities define dignified leadership?
- Has Madraiwiwi earned this trust?
Another view
Past reputation does not guarantee future performance in power.
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