The Bose Levu Vakaturaga (BLV) would have the authority to remove Fiji’s President or Vice-President from office for incapacity or misbehaviour under the Constitution (Amendment) Bill 2026.
Section 107 sets out a multi-stage process that begins with the Prime Minister if he or she considers that possible removal should be investigated.
In cases of alleged misbehaviour, the Prime Minister would request the Chief Justice to establish a three-member tribunal. Its chairperson and two members would have to be judges or people eligible to serve as judges.
For alleged incapacity, the Chief Justice would instead establish a three-member medical board comprising qualified medical practitioners.
The tribunal or medical board would investigate and submit a written report to the Chief Justice.
For misbehaviour cases, the Chief Justice would also provide written recommendations before referring the matter to the Prime Minister.
The Prime Minister would then decide whether the findings should be sent to the BLV for consideration.
If referred, the BLV would convene to determine whether the President or Vice-President should be removed from office.
The Bill states that removal could occur only for “incapacity or misbehaviour” and through the BLV process prescribed in the Constitution.
The President or Vice-President would also be considered unable to perform the functions of office from the time they are notified that an investigation has been requested until the matter is either discontinued by the Prime Minister or finally determined by the BLV.
