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==Background== |
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The [[2022 Fijian general election|2022 general elections]] resulted in a [[hung parliament]]. Although [[FijiFirst]] emerged as the largest party, a [[coalition government]] was formed by the [[People's Alliance (Fiji)|People's Alliance]] (led by [[Sitiveni Rabuka]]) with the [[National Federation Party]] and the [[Social Democratic Liberal Party]] (SODELPA).<ref>{{Cite web |date=2022-12-24 |title=Rabuka sworn in as Fiji prime minister after close election |url=https://apnews.com/article/fiji-frank-bainimarama-a594a6f05697f2c847478cccef8bac9d |access-date=2022-12-25 |website=AP NEWS |language=en}}</ref> This coalition has also began somewhat friendly relations with other parties such as the [[Fiji Labour Party]], which signed a [[memorandum of understanding]] with the [[Freedom Alliance (Fiji)|Freedom Alliance]] and the [[Unity Fiji Party|Unity Party]].<ref>https://www.fijivillage.com/news/FLP-Freedom-Alliance-and-Unity-Fiji-sign-MOU-to-work-together-8xr5f4/</ref> |
The [[2022 Fijian general election|2022 general elections]] resulted in a [[hung parliament]]. Although [[FijiFirst]] emerged as the largest party, a [[coalition government]] was formed by the [[People's Alliance (Fiji)|People's Alliance]] (led by [[Sitiveni Rabuka]]) with the [[National Federation Party]] and the [[Social Democratic Liberal Party]] (SODELPA).<ref>{{Cite web |date=2022-12-24 |title=Rabuka sworn in as Fiji prime minister after close election |url=https://apnews.com/article/fiji-frank-bainimarama-a594a6f05697f2c847478cccef8bac9d |access-date=2022-12-25 |website=AP NEWS |language=en}}</ref> This coalition has also began somewhat friendly relations with other parties such as the [[Fiji Labour Party]], which signed a [[memorandum of understanding]] with the [[Freedom Alliance (Fiji)|Freedom Alliance]] and the [[Unity Fiji Party|Unity Party]].<ref>{{Cite web |last=Fijivillage |title=FLP, Freedom Alliance and Unity Fiji sign MOU to work together |url=https://www.fijivillage.com/news/FLP-Freedom-Alliance-and-Unity-Fiji-sign-MOU-to-work-together-8xr5f4/ |access-date=2023-02-28 |website=www.fijivillage.com |language=en}}</ref> |
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Following the coalition's victory, members from all three parties were given ministerial positions in the [[Cabinet of Fiji|Cabinet]]. Due to this, there are three [[Deputy Prime Minister of Fiji|Deputy Prime Ministers]]; [[Manoa Kamikamica]] (People's Alliance), [[Biman Prasad]] (NFP) and [[Bill Gavoka]] (SODELPA). |
Following the coalition's victory, members from all three parties were given ministerial positions in the [[Cabinet of Fiji|Cabinet]]. Due to this, there are three [[Deputy Prime Minister of Fiji|Deputy Prime Ministers]]; [[Manoa Kamikamica]] (People's Alliance), [[Biman Prasad]] (NFP) and [[Bill Gavoka]] (SODELPA). |
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On 17 February 2023, Bainimarama was suspended from Parliament for three years after making offensive comments about [[President of Fiji|President]] [[Wiliame Katonivere]] and Prime Minister Sitiveni Rabuka, along with making [[sedition|seditious]] statements in breach of standing orders.<ref>https://abc.net.au/article/101989612</ref> However, he remains [[Leader of the Opposition (Fiji)|Opposition Leader]].<ref>https://www.fijitimes.com/bainimarama-remains-as-leader-of-the-opposition/</ref> |
On 17 February 2023, Bainimarama was suspended from Parliament for three years after making offensive comments about [[President of Fiji|President]] [[Wiliame Katonivere]] and Prime Minister Sitiveni Rabuka, along with making [[sedition|seditious]] statements in breach of standing orders.<ref>https://abc.net.au/article/101989612</ref> However, he remains [[Leader of the Opposition (Fiji)|Opposition Leader]].<ref>{{Cite web |last=Devi |first=Shayal |date=2023-02-19 |title=‘Bainimarama remains as Leader of the Opposition’ |url=https://www.fijitimes.com/bainimarama-remains-as-leader-of-the-opposition/ |access-date=2023-02-28 |website=FijiTimes |language=en}}</ref> |
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General elections will be held in Fiji by 2026 to elect members of the eighth Parliament under the 2013 constitution.
Background
The 2022 general elections resulted in a hung parliament. Although FijiFirst emerged as the largest party, a coalition government was formed by the People's Alliance (led by Sitiveni Rabuka) with the National Federation Party and the Social Democratic Liberal Party (SODELPA).[1] This coalition has also began somewhat friendly relations with other parties such as the Fiji Labour Party, which signed a memorandum of understanding with the Freedom Alliance and the Unity Party.[2]
Following the coalition's victory, members from all three parties were given ministerial positions in the Cabinet. Due to this, there are three Deputy Prime Ministers; Manoa Kamikamica (People's Alliance), Biman Prasad (NFP) and Bill Gavoka (SODELPA).
On 17 February 2023, Bainimarama was suspended from Parliament for three years after making offensive comments about President Wiliame Katonivere and Prime Minister Sitiveni Rabuka, along with making seditious statements in breach of standing orders.[3] However, he remains Opposition Leader.[4]
References
- ^ "Rabuka sworn in as Fiji prime minister after close election". AP NEWS. 24 December 2022. Retrieved 25 December 2022.
- ^ Fijivillage. "FLP, Freedom Alliance and Unity Fiji sign MOU to work together". www.fijivillage.com. Retrieved 28 February 2023.
- ^ https://abc.net.au/article/101989612
- ^ Devi, Shayal (19 February 2023). "'Bainimarama remains as Leader of the Opposition'". FijiTimes. Retrieved 28 February 2023.
