Fijivillage
NEWS SPORTS IN DEPTH
22 April, 2026, 3:38 pm
Central - 26°C Rain
IN DEPTH
22 April, 2026, 3:38 pm Central - 26°C Rain

We want Rabuka to still be the leader and PM - Balawa

We want Rabuka to still be the leader and PM - Balawa

By Navitalai Naivalurua
04/02/2026
People’s Alliance Party General Secretary Sila Balawa and Prime Minister Sitiveni Rabuka
People’s Alliance Party General Secretary Sila Balawa says the Party stands firmly behind Prime Minister Sitiveni Rabuka, and today’s meeting reaffirmed their support for him as both Party Leader and Prime Minister.

Speaking to fijivillage News, Balawa says there has been a lot of discussion following the court’s outcome, but the Party remains with the Prime Minister and acknowledges that he acted based on legal advice.

When asked if there had been any discussion about Rabuka stepping down as Party Leader or Prime Minister, Balawa says Rabuka has acknowledged that stepping down is one option.

Insert: Balawa on Rabuka, 3rd Feb 26.


When asked whether Rabuka revealed who had advised him, Balawa says he did not, but believes it was a very senior advisor who provided the legal advice Rabuka acted on.

FEATURE NEWS
Police and RFMF conduct multiple drug raids around Fiji, assets obtained through drug money being pursued
The crackdown on the drug trade in Fiji has intensified with multiple drug raids throughout the country with the seizure of drugs and money believed t...
2 hours ago
LATEST NEWS
RBF launches confidential disclosure platform to strengthen oversight on financial crime
The Reserve Bank of Fiji has officially launched a dedicated Confidential Disclosure section on its official website to provide members of the public ...
1 minute ago

Tuiketei meets King Charles and Queen Camilla during Commonwealth Week
International lawyer and arbitrator Ana Tuiketei has described a defining moment in her academic journey after meeting King Charles III and Queen ...
6 minutes ago

Supervisor of Elections to appear on fijivillage Straight Talk tonight at 7pm
Supervisor of Elections, Ana Mataiciwa will appear on fijivillage Straight Talk With Vijay Narayan at 7 tonight.The show will focus on the upcoming ...
27 minutes ago

Police and RFMF conduct multiple drug raids around Fiji, assets obtained through drug money being pursued
The crackdown on the drug trade in Fiji has intensified with multiple drug raids throughout the country with the seizure of drugs and money believed ...
2 hours ago

Tale leads Women’s Cooperative expansion in Suva, inspiring others
After 17 years of selling fresh produce at the Suva Market, vendor Sofia Tale is stepping into a new chapter by leading a Women’s Cooperative that ...
4 hours ago



Stay tuned for the latest news on our radio stations

CFL radio frequencies
IN DEPTH
Drug lord Jone Vakarisi dies in military custody as investigations find unauthorised weapons outside RFMF inventory
Druglord, Jone Vakarisi has died in military custoday, 3 other associates have been released after questioning, 1 RFMF personnel remains in military ...
1 day ago

Citizens to oppose proposed TNG Waste-to-Energy incinerator in Saweni, Vuda
Serious concerns are being raised regarding a proposed Australian company's TNG Waste-to-Energy incinerator in Saweni, Vuda, and a group of concerned ...
1 day ago

Ratu Epeli Nailatikau's State Funeral
Ratu Epeli was a highly respected Fijian chief and a people’s President as many would remember him on many occasions walking on the streets of Suva ...
6 days ago

TOP