By then the Kuk had gained the ear and confidence of the government .
He stepped down as Chairman in 1964 but was again elected in 1968 which he held the post until 1978 when he declared his retirement from politics .
The Kuk had gained the ear and confidence of the government .
He stepped down as Chairman in 1964 but was again elected in 1968 which he held the post until 1978 when he declared his retirement from politics .