Qereqeretabua says don't rush Constitution Bill

Vasu still talking to SODELPA, Tikoduadua says wait for the vote

Qereqeretabua says don't rush Constitution Bill

National Federation Party MP and Assistant Minister for Foreign Affairs,  Lenora Qereqeretabua says the party believes more time is needed to consider the proposed Constitution Amendment Bill.

When approached by fijivillage News on her stance, Qereqeretabua says the process should not be rushed, arguing that Fiji should not replace a Constitution imposed on the country by imposing another without allowing sufficient time for proper consideration.

When asked on whether he will vote for or against the Bill, NFP MP and Minister for Defence Pio Tikoduadua says the people will know when the vote takes place on the Constitution Amendment Bill.

SODELPA MP, Ifereimi Vasu says he is still discussing the party's position on the proposed Constitution Amendment Bill, despite the party directing its MPs to vote against the Bill.

When approached for his views, Vasu says he is continuing to consider the matter and will discuss it further with the party before a collective decision is made.

The support of 36 MPs is needed in the final parliamentary vote to get the Bill to the national referendum.

The People's Alliance Party has 20 MPs, NFP has 4 MPs, SODELPA has 3 MPs, and the G11 led by Ioane Naivalurua has 11 independents.

The Opposition is made up of 15 independents.

Prime Minister Rabuka says the Government is now working with the 11 independent MPs who have joined the Government, as well as Opposition members, to build support for the proposed changes.

The third reading of the Constitution Bill will take place from 30th November to 4th December this year.

If the Bill gets two thirds support in parliament, then a national referendum is expected with the next general elections by February 6th 2027. 

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