Delay local government polls, timing questioned
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The Unity Fiji party is calling for a postponement of the September municipal council elections, citing concerns over voter readiness and financial costs. However, the Minister for Housing and Local Government, Maciu Nalumisa, has confirmed that the elections will proceed as planned.
Fiji's Unity Fiji party wants to delay the September local government elections. The party leader, Savenaca Narube, says the country is not ready and it's too close to the general election. Minister Maciu Nalumisa says the elections will go ahead as planned. Voter registration starts on April 13. The last municipal council elections were held in 2005. The Fijian Elections Office is working with the ministry to deliver the vote.
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