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There is no split in the FijiFirst, we fully support the PM - Koya
Gavoka claims there is turmoil in the FijiFirst as some are going health first while others are going economy first

There is no split in the FijiFirst, we fully support the PM - Koya

Gavoka claims there is turmoil in the FijiFirst as some are going health first while others are going economy first

By Vijay Narayan
07/06/2021
Minister for Tourism Faiyaz Koya and SODELPA Leader Viliame Gavoka

Minister for Tourism Faiyaz Koya says there is no split in the FijiFirst and they fully support the Prime Minister in the way COVID-19 is being tackled in the country however SODELPA Leader Viliame Gavoka claims there is turmoil in the party as some are going health first while others are going economy first.

While speaking in parliament on the Consolidated Report on the Review of the Tourism Fiji 2013 and 2014 Annual Reports, Gavoka says they want clarity as there are many cases, more people are affected and they are concerned it may take a long time for tourism recovery.

Minister for Tourism, Faiyaz Koya says everyone is playing their part in the government, there is no split at all and they are all behind the Prime Minister.

He says Gavoka knows he should stick to the debate on the 2013/2014 Annual Reports on Tourism Fiji.

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