Military and government officials will be part of the Methodist Church of Fiji conference as observers.
Military spokesperson Lieutenant Colonel Neumi Leweni said they want to ensure that the church follows the conditions set and deals with activities of the church and the spiritual development of its members.
Lieutenant Colonel Leweni said the military and the government hopes that the church members do not discuss political issues in the conference starting from tomorrow.
He also makes it clear that the church’s current President Reverend Ame Tugaue, General Secretary Reverend Tuikilakila Waqairatu and executive Reverend Manasa Lasaro are not allowed to chair any of the meetings during the conference.
The Methodist Church conference will be held from tomorrow to Thursday at Suva’s Centenary Church.
The first item on the agenda tomorrow is the election of the new President and General Secretary.
Story by: Vijay Narayan
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Govt officials/Military to be part of conference