His intention for this was that he saw the need to groom a powerful and articulate indigenous spokesman in government and in the councils of the nation to combat the increasing aggressive promotion of their own interests by Indians and Europeans. In time his nephew Ratu Sukuna would realise his intentions by becoming one of the most respected leaders of modern Fiji.
The man believed that it was essential to cultivate a strong and articulate indigenous leader who could represent his people in government and within national councils to counter the growing influence of both Indians and Europeans on their own interests. His nephew, Ratu Sukuna, would later become one of Fiji's most respected leaders during the modern era.