Tuesday, October 13, 2026 -Fiji’s Justice Minister Siromi Turaga has resigned from Cabinet after an intimate video allegedly involving him circulated widely on social media. Prime Minister Sitiveni Rabuka confirmed on October 13, 2026, that he had accepted Turaga’s resignation, bringing the controversy to the centre of national political attention.
The incident has triggered fresh scrutiny of public officials’ conduct, privacy and accountability as the government faces pressure to respond consistently to allegations involving its senior members.
Turaga, who was also serving as acting attorney-general, will retain his seat in Parliament and remain a member of Rabuka’s People’s Alliance party. The circumstances surrounding the video have not been fully established, and Turaga has not publicly commented on the controversy in the reports available.
Meanwhile, Fiji’s Online Safety Commission has warned the public against sharing intimate images or videos without consent, highlighting the potential legal and personal consequences of distributing private material online.
The resignation has also revived debate over whether Fiji’s political leadership applies the same standards to all ministers. A similar controversy involving former minister Lynda Tabuya previously led to her removal from Cabinet before she later returned to government in a different role.
As the latest incident continues to attract attention, the focus is shifting towards accountability, digital privacy and the responsibilities of public office. The government’s handling of the matter could have wider implications for public trust and political credibility in Fiji.
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