Opposition members were offered “enticements and inducements” that were on the verge of bribery to vote for the Constitution Amendment Bill 2025, Leader of Opposition Inia Seruiratu has alleged.
In a statement released last night, it has come to their attention that the government has been engaging in “underhanded tactics.”
He added there were “tempting our members to their side with promises and other enticements and inducements that verge on bribery.”
“The four members who initially supported the suspension motion did so to see what the bill had to say,” he said.
“When they saw that the voice of the people would be removed, they had to make a stand with us.”
Mr Seruiratu said “we are not the bitter losers.”
“In fact, we outmanoeuvred the government when we learned they were playing dirty games, clearly showing they really had no intention for true dialogue.”
“We are open to a proper procedure to review the Constitution, but it must be done correctly and transparently.”
