The high chief of Nadroga, the Ka Levu Ratu Sakuisa Makutu, has refuted claims by the United Front for a Democratic Fiji that he had invited officials from a number of proposed political parties to speak on the draft constitution today.
Contrary to comments made by the United Front and proposed Social Democratic and Liberal Party representative Doctor Tupeni Baba, Ratu Sakiusa Makutu told us that the group had contacted him.
He said a spokesperson told him that the group made up of Ro Teimumu Kepa and some politicians wanted to come and talk about the draft constitution with the villagers.
He said he allowed them to come to Sigatoka village today however he stressed that he did not invite anyone as claimed.
Ratu Sakiusa also denied claims that he had invited former Prime Minister Laisenia Qarase to visit Nadroga.
Doctor Baba spoke to Fijivillage earlier today and said this.
We have contacted Doctor Baba about the Ka Levu’s comments however he said he is now in a meeting.
Doctor Baba also confirmed that they are launching a petition against the draft constitution in Sigatoka village today.
The United Front wants the Ghai Commission draft constitution reinstated and referred to a fully representative Constituent Assembly.
It said the Constituent Assembly’s consideration of the draft should be put to a national referendum.
They also want the Political Parties Decree rescinded and a caretaker government to be appointed.
The United Front also wants the international community to toughen its stance against Fiji should the government refuse to comply.
Prime Minister Commodore Voreqe Bainimarama said this will not happen and the Ghai Commission draft will not come back.
It has also been confirmed that there will be no caretaker government and the current government will take Fiji to elections as seen in the past.
Story by: Vijay Narayan & Akuila Cama
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I did not invite them - Na Kalevu
