 In an interview with ABC Television reported by "Fiji Live" on 3 March, Downer reiterated his earlier opposition to Military interference in politics.Fiji Live reported on 9 March that the Great Council of Chiefs had expressed concern at the strained relationship between the Prime Minister and the Military Commander, and had criticized the latter for his disregard for the government.They asked both President Ratu Josefa Iloilo and Vice-President Ratu Joni Madraiwiwi to mediate.