OPPOSITION MP Parveen Bala told Parliament that in this age of global accountability, any move to undermine democracy will have dire effects.
Contributing to the debate on the Constitution (Amendment) Bill 2025 in Parliament on Tuesday, he said Government must remember that its economic stability relied heavily on international goodwill and other global partners injecting funds into our budget.
“And if Fiji is seen moving towards political operation, this type of support will be affected not at the cost of political players, but at the cost of the poor in this country,” Mr Bala said.
“Let me remind this House, that those who fund our stability will not fund our downfall.
“If Government continues down this path, if it chooses to prioritise power over the people, then we must be ready for sanctions.
“And who will suffer, the poor, the struggling families, the everyday Fijians trying to make ends meet.”
He said Fiji was at a crossroads and as members of the Opposition, they were not there to reject change for the sake of opposing.
“We are here to support and ensure that any changes made is in accordance with the law through proper consultation and with the interest of all Fijians in mind.”
