Despite the shifting political winds in Cabinet, Deputy Prime Minister Viliame Gavoka says the Coalition Government stands “firm and more united than ever” to carry Fiji forward.
This response comes in the wake of the two Deputy Prime Ministers stepping down in a span of a week, after being charged by the Fiji Independent Commission Against Corruption (FICAC).
The departures have sparked public debate over the Coalition’s cohesion and future direction ahead of the 2026 General Election.
Mr Gavoka said it was important to reassure Fijians that the Government remained on “solid ground”.
“It’s timely that I do my part as Deputy Prime Minister and as part of the Coalition to reassure the people that the Coalition is on a solid ground,” he said.
“The unity of the political parties in the Coalition is strong as ever. And work is progressing. The soul goes on. And you have capable people running the affairs of the country.”
He acknowledged the absence of his two former Cabinet colleagues but said they remained part of the Coalition’s parliamentary caucus and would continue contributing to its work.
“So, we’ll continue to benefit from their wise counsel into the next election next year.”
Mr Gavoka maintained that Fiji’s economy and governance were stable, and that the Coalition’s three-party foundation remained intact.
Former deputy prime minister and National Federation Party (NFP) leader Professor Biman Prasad is scheduled to appear in the Suva Magistrate’s Court on November 17, 2025, while former deputy prime minister Manoa Kamikamica is set to appear on November 28.
