Former President nominee for Govt as Speaker of Parliament

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Former President Ratu Epeli Nailatikau is the favourite for the top job Picture: FT FILE

FORMER President Ratu Epeli Nailatikau is the nominee of Government for the position of Speaker of Parliament.

The nomination was made by Government Whip Alvick Maharaj in Parliament a few minutes ago.

Ratu Epeli had also served as a Speaker of the House of Representatives from 2001 to 2006.

Lawyer Tanya Waqanika was the the Opposition’s nominee as Speaker.