We do not want the next constitution, the fifth constitution of this country, to be one that is unacceptable, or one that has been arrived at through a process that is neither transparent nor accountable.
Former Deputy Prime Minister and National Federation Party Leader Professor Biman Prasad stated this to fijivillage News.
He says now that the Constitution Review Commission has completed its work and its report has been presented to Parliament, the next step would be the establishment of a joint parliamentary committee.
Professor Prasad says the joint parliamentary committee would then consider the draft amendment bill, which he describes as a new constitution, followed by further consultation and discussion.
Insert: Prof Prasad simple Sep 22
He says everyone knows that the 1990 Constitution was imposed.
The NFP Leader says it was later amended through negotiations, and the NFP played a very important role in that process.
He says that Constitution was thrown out following the 2006 coup led by former Prime Minister Voreqe Bainimarama, before the 2013 Constitution was imposed.
