The unprovoked attack by Wainiqolo was regarded by the Tui Cakau as cancelling his obligation to respect the right of Ma’afu to islands which had been formerly part of Cakaudrove chiefdom.
O ataque non provocado por parte de Wainiqolo foi considerado por Tui Cakau como a cancelación da súa obrigación de respectar o dereito de Ma'afu ás illas que formaran antes parte do cacicazg de Cakaudrove.