We will work hard to ensure every Fijian is able to cast their vote with confidence, security and freedom - Mukesh Nand

Newly appointed Chairman of the Electoral Commission, Mukesh Nand says they will work hard to ensure every Fijian is able to cast his or her vote with confidence, security and freedom.

While speaking at the launch of the Nationwide Voter Registration and Awareness Drive, Nand says voter education is a major contribution to electoral integrity and voter confidence.

He says while we do not know the date of the elections yet, they want to be prepared and want the voters to be able to access basic information on elections.

Nand says voters need to be educated about the electoral process to help them become an informed voter.

He says he has been briefed about the extensive plans by the Fijian Elections Office and he is looking forward to overseeing the conduct of this national exercise.

Nand adds under section 75 of the Constitution, the Electoral Commission is responsible for the conduct of free and fair elections in accordance with written laws governing elections in Fiji.

He says the Electoral Commission will follow the law as it is and that is their prescribed role in the Constitution.