SODELPA stands by the Deputy PM, SODELPA Ministers and the Coalition Govt – Gavoka
Issues raised on why there have been delays and why their agreement is still not being honoured

SODELPA stands by the Deputy PM, SODELPA Ministers and the Coalition Govt – Gavoka

Issues raised on why there have been delays and why their agreement is still not being honoured

By Vijay Narayan
Friday 01/09/2023
Prime Minister Sitiveni Rabuka and Deputy Prime Minister and SODELPA Leader Viliame Gavoka

Deputy Prime Minister and SODELPA Leader, Viliame Gavoka has today stressed that the official SODELPA position is that they will support the Deputy Prime Minister, the SODELPA Ministers and the Coalition Government.

While speaking to fijivillage News, Gavoka says this official SODELPA position was clearly articulated by their youth in their recent AGM.

Gavoka has made this clear following a Fiji Sun report today saying that Gavoka is expected to deliver a letter to the Prime Minister, Sitiveni Rabuka, highlighting their grievances to be honoured.

The report claims SODELPA will give an ultimatum to the Prime Minister to respond within 7 days, and the party will choose to go with the FijiFirst Party if it is not satisfied.

The grievances include the party’s diplomatic mission postings to the United Kingdom, Washington DC and the Roving Ambassador to the Pacific yet to be finalised and SODELPA to have a nominee to the Electoral Commission, Human Rights and Anti-Discrimination Commission and the Public Service Commission.

SODELPA sources have told fijivillage News that the resolution to support the current coalition stands and they have committed to it.

However they say in their management board meeting, issues were raised on why there have been delays and why their agreement was still not being honoured on the agreed diplomatic posts and nominees to the commissions.

The sources say there was a suggestion made during the discussion for Gavoka to give Rabuka an ultimatum of 7 days or the party will defect to the FijiFirst Party. However they say this was not the final resolution after the meeting.

They say this is now being misinterpreted as the final decision and a threat.

The sources also dismiss rumours being circulated that there will be a change of government during the parliament sitting starting on the 11th of this month.

We have sought further comments from Gavoka.

SODELPA will issue an official statement soon.

FEATURE NEWS
Free, fair and unregulated media is vital for genuine democracy—Prof. Prasad
A free, fair and unregulated media is absolutely vital for true and genuine democracy. Acting Prime Minister and Minister for Finance, Professor Bi...
3 hours ago
LATEST NEWS
18-year-old man in custody for allegedly assaulting an elderly woman
An 18-year-old man is in police custody after allegedly assaulting a woman in her 70s at her home in Siberia, Labasa. Assistant Commissioner of ...
2 minutes ago

From Humble Beginnings to High-Tech Healing: PSH Hospitals Puts Fiji’s Health First
Fiji is experiencing a healthcare revolution, and at the heart of it all is Parvish Kumar—the visionary founder and CEO of Pacific Specialist ...
2 hours ago

Billion dollar cruise ship arrives in Suva with more than a thousand visitors
Fiji is the go-to destination for Australian couple Robin Cooper and her husband, who arrived in Suva this morning via the billion-dollar cruise ...
2 hours ago

It was a deliberate attack to ruin my reputation and positions – Tabuya
It was a deliberate attack. The attacker's sole purpose was to publicly humiliate, to defame me, to crucify me, to morally judge me, to character ...
3 hours ago

4 to front court for alleged meth and marijuana possession in Vatuwaqa
The four men who were allegedly found with methamphetamine and marijuana during a drug raid at the Nanuku Settlement in Vatuwaqa on Saturday have ...
3 hours ago



fijivillage Straight Talk with Vijay Narayan
Latest Videos

Stay tuned for the latest news on our radio stations

CFL radio frequencies
yb
IN DEPTH
Health Minister Dr Lalabalavu on fijivillage Straight Talk with Vijay Narayan
Health Minister, Doctor Ratu Atonio Lalabalavu on fijivillage Straight Talk With Vijay ...
6 days ago

PM Rabuka on fijivillage Straight Talk With Vijay Narayan
Prime Minister, Sitiveni Rabuka on fijivillage Straight Talk With Vijay Narayan. The in-depth interview will focus on many issues facing the ...
10 days ago

Perth 7s 2025
The Fiji Airways Men’s National 7s side finished in 5th place at the HSBC Perth 7s after defeating France 17-5 in the 5th place ...
11 days ago

TOP