Neumi Leweni

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Neumi Leweni is a Fijian Army officer, who currently holds the rank of Major. He is one of two official spokesmen for the Military, the other being Lieutenant Colonel Orisi Rabukawaqa, and is also conductor of the Military band. He hails from Navutu, Lautoka.

Like other senior Military officers, Leweni was particularly outspoken in his opposition to certain policies and decisions of the Qarase government, including the early release from prison of persons convicted of offences relating to the Fiji coup of 2000. He also took a vocal stand against the controversial Reconciliation, Tolerance, and Unity Bill, which proposed to establish a Commission to compensate victims and pardon perpetrators of the coup. This, said Leweni, would undermine the rule of law and the integrity of the Military, as the Army could then be required to readmit soldiers convicted of mutiny.

As a spokesman, Leweni played a prominent role in the leadup and aftermath of the military coup of 5 December 2006.