Statement on Opening of a Formal Criminal Investigation Involving President Wesley W: Simina and Secretary of Finance and Administration Rose N. Nakanaga

Fredrick, Marly (2026-01-16). Statement on Opening of a Formal Criminal Investigation Involving President Wesley W: Simina and Secretary of Finance and Administration Rose N. Nakanaga (Report). Palikir, Pohnpei, Federated States of Micronesia: FSM National Government.

Abstract: The Office of the President issued a statement regarding funding procedures for the Office of the Independent Prosecutor, addressing compliance with financial management laws and reaffirming commitment to constitutional governance and rule of law. It records that President Simina and Secretary Nakanaga will cooperate fully with any lawful process and express confidence that the facts will show their actions to have been lawful, responsible, and undertaken in fulfillment of constitutional and statutory duties. The text notes that the Administration looks forward to appropriate resolution of these matters so that the Office of the Independent Prosecutor can operate as intended and carry out its mandate. It affirms that government operations remain stable and that the President remains fully focused on serving the people of the Federated States of Micronesia.