Fijivillage
NEWS SPORTS IN DEPTH
18 March, 2026, 4:39 pm
Central - 27°C Rain
18 March, 2026, 4:39 pm Central - 27°C Rain

The 2013 Constitution encourages hero worship type politicians like the PM - Ro Filipe

The 2013 Constitution encourages hero worship type politicians like the PM - Ro Filipe

By Iva Danford
11/12/2020
SODELPA MP Ro Filipe Tuisawau. [image: Parliament of Fiji]

SODELPA MP Ro Filipe Tuisawau says the 2013 Constitution encourages hero-worship type politicians like the Prime Minister Voreqe Bainimarama.

Ro Filipe highlighted this while responding to the President’s Address during the opening of Parliament.

He also rubbished Government Whip, Alvick Maharaj and his statement that the current system of national constituencies encourages unity.

Ro Filipe says that Bainimarama is even called a Messiah and this is the result of the current voting system.

He says it is also a farce when those with less than 1000 votes get into Parliament and become MPs and ministers.

Ro Filipe says it is also impossible for voters to know which particular MP is responsible and accountable for their local areas.



FEATURE NEWS
BSP Life announces highest-ever bonus allocation of $45.3M
BSP Life today announced its highest-ever Bonus Allocation of $45.3 million for the 2025 financial year, marking a historic milestone as the company ...
1 hour ago
LATEST NEWS
Rokoika objects to witnesses in Prof. Prasad and Kamikamica's case
The hearing in the matter where former Deputy Prime Ministers Professor Biman Prasad and Manoa Kamikamica’s application for a permanent stay on the ...
1 hour ago

PRF marks Global Recycling Day with call to recognise grassroots recyclers
The Pacific Recycling Foundation today marked Global Recycling Day 2026 with a landmark national event at Ratu Sukuna Park, bringing together ...
1 hour ago

Govt launches strategic roadmap to strengthen national security and cyber resilience
The Government of Fiji has taken a major step toward strengthening national security and digital resilience with the launch of the Ministry of ...
3 hours ago

Methodist Church clarifies reassignment of Lal Mohammed
The President of the Methodist Church of Fiji, Reverend Semisi Turagavou, has dismissed circulating claims on social media regarding the reassignment ...
3 hours ago

No issues of LPG supply to Fiji as we source it from regional supply chain - Fiji Gas
There are currently no issues with the supply of Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG) to Fiji, and its supply remains secure.This is a message from Fiji ...
5 hours ago



Stay tuned for the latest news on our radio stations

CFL radio frequencies
IN DEPTH
Fiji Sports Council Saga: Minister ready to repay business class air fare for wife as concerns grow about Sports Council deals
I was invited to travel to New Zealand by the Fiji Sports Council for a grassroots 7s tournament in 2024, I travelled business class but it was ...
12 days ago

National Talanoa Session on Illicit Drugs in Fiji: 2,400 drug-related cases recorded in 2025
The illicit drug situation in Fiji has been described as a national emergency, with 2,400 drug-related cases recorded in 2025. Minister for Policing ...
19 days ago

Charlie Charters held at Nadi Airport because of a FICAC flag on his file
Fijian national, Charlie Charters is being held at immigration at Nadi International Airport because of a FICAC flag on his file.fijivillage News has ...
19 days ago

TOP