Ratu Naiqama Lalabalavu elected as Fiji's new president

Lalabalavu appointed new Fijian head of state

Fiji's parliament has voted for Ratu Naiqama Lalabalavu to become the country's new president.

Ratu Naiqama Lalabalavu elected as Fiji's new president

Ratu Naiqama was the current speaker of parliament and nominated by Fijian Prime Minister Sitiveni Rabuka.

Ratu Naiqama Lalabavu named Fiji's new President-elect after Parliament vote

Fiji's Speaker of Parliament, Ratu Naiqama Lalabalavu, has been elected the country’s next President in a special parliamentary session in Suva today, securing 37 votes to claim the position. The post Ratu Naiqama Lalabavu named Fiji’s new President-elect after Parliament vote appeared first on Post Courier.

Ratu Naiqama is new President of Fiji

Tui Cakau, Ratu Naiqama Lalabalavu was today appointed the new President of the Republic of Fiji Islands. The President was appointed after voting in Parliament. Prime Minister Sitiveni Rabuka nominated Ratu Naiqama for the position while Opposition Leader, Inia Seruiratu nominated Ratu Meli Tora Tavaiqia. Following the roll call voting process, Ratu Naiqama received 37 votes while Ratu Meli received 16 votes. Ratu Naiqama will officially be swo…