The charge being brought against Bainimarama is attempting to pervert the course of justice and Qiliho is facing one count of abuse of office.
The allegations are related to a complaint filed by the University of the South Pacific in July 2019 concerning the actions of former staff members of the regional university.
According to the public prosecution office, Bainimarama and Qiliho are alleged to have arbitrarily and in abuse of the authority of their respective offices directed for the termination of an active investigation.