The FijiFirst Party says the placement of a FijiFirst banner on the Suva City Council carpark building was an unfortunate and inadvertent error by the party’s Media Team.
The party says on it's facebook page that they have also received correspondence from the Fijian Elections Office and they thank them for taking note of this matter.
The FijiFirst says the banner will be removed within the provided timeframe.
They says they of course subscribe to the premise that all parties are required to place their campaign material in public areas approved and designated for the placement of campaign materials by the Fijian Elections Offices.
FijiFirst says it remains committed to adhering to, and upholding the electoral laws, and working with the Fijian Elections Office in order to achieve a free, fair and credible election, and one where all parties are treated on a level playing field.
The Fijian Elections Office today directed the FijiFirst and the Suva City Council to remove campaign material that has been placed on the Suva Civic Carpark.
The FEO noted that the Suva Civic Carpark is not an approved designated area for placement of campaign materials and therefore, FijiFirst has accordingly been directed to remove the material.
They have been given until 4pm this Friday to do so failing which the Supervisor of Elections will consider further action according to the Electoral Act 2014.
