The leader of the Social Democratic Liberal Party, Ro Teimumu Kepa has made her party’s stand clear that they will push for changes to ensure that the common name is not Fijian for all Fiji citizens.
In our special elections talkback, Straight Talk last night on our sister stations Radio Sargam and Viti FM, Ro Teimumu stressed that SODELPA’s stand is that this is a non-negotiable issue as the name Fijian is owned by the Itaukei.
She said non Indigenous Fijians who are born in Fiji should be happy and free to use the name Fiji citizens or Fiji Islanders.
Ro Teimumu highlighted that she believes all Fiji citizens can enjoy all the privileges under the law but they cannot be called a Fijian.
She also claimed that there is no equal citizenry in the 2013 Constitution.
Ro Teimumu said if SODELPA comes into power they will look at special privileges for the indigenous people who are lagging behind in education, health and other areas.
When questioned on her stand on people from other groups who are also needy, she said there will also be special privileges for all groups who make the eligibility criteria.
However the criteria was not specified.
Join us on our special general elections talkback, Straight Talk from 7 tonight on our sister stations, Viti FM and Radio Sargam.
Our guest on the show tonight is One Fiji Party President, Filimoni Vosarogo.
Join us tonight and you can also call and ask the Political Party Leaders and their representatives’ questions on issues that matter to you as we approach the September 17th general elections.
We will also have live video streaming of the talk backs right here on our website, fijivillage.com.
Straight Talk with Vijay Narayan - SODELPA
