With humble duty, I wish to submit to you the following advice, acting in my capacity as your representative in Fiji. Owing to the uncertainty of the political and constitutional situation in Fiji, I have now made up my mind to request Your Majesty to relieve me of my appointment as Governor-General with immediate effect. This I do with utmost regret, but my endeavours to preserve constitutional government in Fiji have proved in vain, and I can see no alternative way forward. With deepest respect, Penaia Ganilau, Governor-General.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- The Governor‑General resigns, citing inability to preserve constitutional government in Fiji.
- In plain terms
- He steps down because he cannot keep Fiji's constitution stable.
- What can you take from it?
- Know when to leave a role that cannot achieve its purpose.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- When should a leader resign?
- What alternatives exist before stepping down?
Another view
It offers no solution for the underlying crisis.
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