Rabuka resigns from Parliament

Rabuka resigns from Parliament

By Iva Danford , Naveel Krishant
Monday 07/12/2020
Sitiveni Rabuka farewells members of Parliament. [Image: Fiji Parliament]

Opposition Leader Sitiveni Rabuka has resigned from parliament.

He made the announcement while responding to the opening of the 2020-2021 Parliament Session by President Jioji Konrote.

Rabuka says he will no longer be an obstacle to the bi-partisan approach being taken by the leaders of Fiji to create harmony, unity and progress.

He says the Prime Minister has not been able to work with him.

When questioned outside Parliament, Rabuka says his resignation is not about him losing the leadership of SODELPA and he remains an ordinary member of the party.

Rabuka says he also has an unfinished grievance with the party which is yet to be answered and this is in regards to the selection process.

Rabuka says his supporters either supported him or the party and has urged them to continue to either support him or the party.

He adds he may not return as a politician and if that is the case then the supporters stay with SODELPA.




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I am still in a state of shock – Gavoka

I wish him well – Prasad
By Iva Danford, Naveel Krishant
Monday 07/12/2020
SODELPA Leader Viliame Gavoka and NFP Leader Professor Biman Prasad

SODELPA Leader Viliame Gavoka says he is still in a state of shock after the resignation of the Opposition Leader Sitiveni Rabuka.

Gavoka says parliament has lost a giant.

He says he has indicated to Rabuka that SODELPA always needs him and Rabuka has agreed to help.



He adds that by the end of the day, they will know where they stand.

Meanwhile, NFP Leader, Professor Biman Prasad says he wishes Rabuka well.

Prasad says NFP supported Rabuka to be the Leader of the Opposition.




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