Rabuka Elected Fiji’s Prime Minister Of New Coalition Government
SUVA, Dec 24 (NNN-PIN) – Sitiveni Rabuka, leader of the People’s Alliance (PA) party, was elected prime minister of Fiji’s new coalition government, for the next four years, after the first sitting of parliament here today.
According to the Fiji Broadcasting Corporation, the 74-year-old Rabuka received 28 votes, while the FijiFirst party (FFP) leader, Voreqe Bainimarama, gained 27 votes.
Meanwhile, Tui Cakau Ratu Naiqama Lalabalavu has been elected the new speaker of parliament.