Advisor needs to be more diplomatic [1]
Thursday, January 4, 2007 - 05:45. Updated on Sunday, April 13, 2014 - 18:59.
Editor,
It is so disappointing to read some of the personal and professional comments made by the political advisor, or is it the press secretary of the Tongan Prime Minister.
Mr Senituli lacks both diplomacy and discretion, skills required for a person advising the PM. Why do I think he lacks the experiences and skills necessary to advise the PM. Just read any comments he has made on the November 16th riots.
In fact, Mr Senituli accuses every one who has formed an opinion or reported on the events of Nov 16 riot of distorting the truth. From Dr Sitiveni Halapua to Dr. 'Ana Taufe'ulunaki to the Democratic Representatives and supporters, even the Australian volunteer Gus McClean was worth a mention by Mr Senituli, they are all wrong. If you happen to be Tongan, Mr Senituli states you are plotting against the Prime Minister.
Sadly, Mr Senituli is displaying the symptoms of a man who is paranoid and thus demonstrates an inability to discern political information and situations or otherwise accordingly.
I think the PM should inform his political adviser Senituli that maybe taking a course or training in diplomacy and the art of discretion in advising political leaders should be a top priority for 2007.
Regards
Sera Taufa