In a statement, SODELPA General Secretary Livai Vere says their formal position on the Constitution review process and suggestions for change are woven into the party submission to the Constitution Review Commission.
Vere say SODELPA’s official position remains focused on advocating for the return of unused State or Crown land—originally acquired for public purposes—back to its rightful iTaukei landowners.
He says that the party does not propose the acquisition, buy-back, or conversion of freehold land, as they recognize the legal and social complexities surrounding freehold property rights and the security of all Fijian citizens.
He adds that they remain committed to protecting the rights and interests of the iTaukei while upholding the rule of law, stability, and mutual respect among all communities in Fiji.
He says the values the party honours and how they will lead our country is embedded within their manifesto, and action plan for regenerative, unifying and transformational change, in our beloved Fiji, which will be released in due course.
SODELPA sincerely apologizes to all of Fiji citizens and friends of Fiji and all stakeholders for any inconvenience or discomfort the statement made by the two gentlemen concerned, may have caused.
