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We want a constitutional change that will reflect people’s view on Presidential election – Ali

We want a constitutional change that will reflect people’s view on Presidential election – Ali

By Mansi Chand
28/10/2024
Fiji Women’s Crisis Centre Coordinator Shamima Ali

Fiji Women’s Crisis Centre Coordinator Shamima Ali says they want a constitutional change where people can reflect their views on the Presidential election and appointment.

Ali highlighted this when fijivillage News questioned her whether they are calling for a constitutional change relating to the appointment of the President.

She says they are encouraging the President should be elected or nominated from various sections of the society followed by a selected group of people who should consider the person's character profile, past track record and moral principles.

Ali earlier said that the nomination of Ratu Naiqama Lalabalavu to be the President of Fiji must be immediately withdrawn as he will not unite the nation but strengthen hierarchy, patriarchy and gross inequality.

She adds the position of President must not be for the “boys and wrongdoers” and we can’t continue to reward coup perpetrators.

The election of the President will take place in Parliament this Thursday.

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