The 17 members of Parliament facing the axe from the House of Representatives have filed an official complaint to the Supervisor of Elections against their FijiFirst party executives.

Breaking his silence for the first time since news broke of the turmoils in the party, Leader of Opposition Inia Seruiratu said where they stood was clear.

“Our statement has already been given by the Honourable Usamate and that explains our current position,” said Mr Seruiratu.

“There are procedures to be followed and we will go by that as well.”

When asked if the 17 MPs have made any communication to the Supervisor of Elections Ana Mataiciwa, Mr Seruiratu said “yes, we have”.

MPs who were terminated from the party this week are Mosese Bulitavu, Sanjay Kirpal, Semi Koroilavesau, Shalen Kumar, Virendra Lal, Ioane Naivalurua, Sachida Nand, Vijay Nath, Viliame Naupoto, Ratu Josaia Niudamu, Penioni Ravunawa, Taito Rokomatu, Mr Seruiratu, Alipate Tuicolo, Naisa Tuinaceva, Jone Usamate and Alvick Maharaj who is also part of the Emoluments Committee.