Only chiefs should be represented in the Great Council of Chiefs.

This was raised by the leader of the Saunokonoko clan in Naimasimasi Village, Serua, during the GCC public consultation at Ro Kuruduadua House recently.

He said even though some chiefs were not well educated; they had knowledge and maturity.

“I think that those who should be at the meeting should only be chiefs,” he said.

“I thank other villagers from the province that have suggested that chiefs have to be well educated in leading our country. But for me, I think those that should be at the GCC meeting on Bau Island are chiefs that have been traditionally installed or have chiefly bloodline because they have their people, land and future generations to think of.

“If they sit at the GCC meeting, they will know the right channel or protocol to follow and will also think of their future generations.

“They won’t only think of themselves.”

iTaukei Affairs permanent secretary Pita Tagicakirewa said three reps from each province and Rotuma would be nominated through their Provincial Councils to attend the GCC meeting on Bau Island from May 23-25.