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SODELPA meets about Radrodro's dismissal
Gavoka not in attendance as he is in India

SODELPA meets about Radrodro's dismissal

Gavoka not in attendance as he is in India

By Iliana Biutu , Vijay Narayan
20/01/2024
SODELPA MP, Aseri Radrodro arrives at SODELPA HQ earlier today

SODELPA executives are currently meeting at their headquarters at McGregor Road, Suva after the dismissal of SODELPA MP, Aseri Radrodro as a cabinet minister last night.

Some of the executives attending are the President of the party, Ratu Manoa Roragaca, Vice President, Filimoni Soqeta, Roko Avenito Kolikata, General Secretary, Viliame Takayawa, Minister for iTaukei Affairs, Ifereimi Vasu, Aseri Radrodro and a few other party members.

Party Leader, Viliame Gavoka is in India.

In a facebook post last night, Prime Minister, Sitiveni Rabuka said Radrodro has been dismissed from Monday for insubordination and disobedience to his directive.

Rabuka has informed President Ratu Wiliame Katonivere and Speaker of Parliament, Ratu Naiqama Lalabalavu of his decision.

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Minister for iTaukei Affairs, Ifereimi Vasu arriving at the meeting venue

He says with effect from Monday, Viliame Gavoka will assume the portfolio as Minister for Education in addition to his responsibilities for Tourism and Civil Aviation.

SODELPA General Secretary, Viliame Takayawa Junior says they only found out about Radrodro's dismissal when it was uploaded on the Fiji Government facebook page.

He says even Radrodro did not know about the dismissal until the post was put up.

Takayawa says they have been trying to get meetings and get clarifications with the other coalition partners for over 5 months.

He says if they knew about these insubordination or disobedience issues, they could have helped in resolving the matter.

We are currently trying to speak to Radrodro.

Stay with us for developments.

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