Republic of Fiji Military Forces Land Force Commander Col. Mosese Tikoitoga said those caught would be prosecuted.
“I warn them that it is against the law and those caught will be taken to task.
“They will face the full brunt of the law so they need to think twice before doing that,” Tikoitoga told Fiji Sun
“If they have grievances, there is a proper channel to follow instead of doing that.”
The government cancelled the conference after top church executives, president Rev. Ame Tugaue and general secretary Reverend Tuikilakila Waqairatu, refused to step down after they were requested not to chair the meeting.
The government said they are politically motivated because their case is before the court facing charges of breaching public emergency regulations, or PER.
Tikoitoga has also advised conference members who are in Suva to return to their various circuits as soon as possible.
“They should be careful of the fact they are together in groups and meeting up which could lead them to break the law as they would be seen as breaching the PER,” he said.
Meanwhile, the Methodist Church of Fiji plans to begin a reconciliation process with the government soon.
This confirmation has come from the church assistant general secretary, Rev. Tevita Nawadra.
Nawadra said the church is currently having some discussions with their leaders. He refused to release details of their plans.
Tikoitoga said the government will not engage in any form of dialogues with the Methodist Church.
“The government will not initiate any more discussions, dialogue or negotiations with the Methodist Church. It will now have to come from the Methodist Church.”
