The leaders of three political parties who have agreed to fight the 2022 polls together say while they may represent different ideologies, they will work together for the benefit of the Fijian people.
Fiji Labour Party leader Mahendra Chaudhry, Unity Fiji party leader Savenaca Narube and Freedom Alliance leader Jagath Karunaratne said in response to the urgent need for a change of government, they “realise that our best option is to unite the Opposition”.
“It is an accepted norm that political parties may represent different ideologies and philosophies,” the trio said.
“But they all must be centred on improving the living standards of our people.
“Therefore, we truly believe that the Opposition parties can and must work together in this hour of need. We are confident that this initiative will motivate the other Opposition parties to rally together for the sake of our children and grandchildren.”
A memorandum of understanding signed this week will result in the establishment of a coordinating centre.
“The coordinating centre will consult widely to help the Opposition parties design a framework for unity that, we believe, will be acceptable to all parties.
“This framework will form part of a Memorandum of Agreement we hope to put before them for their consideration before the end of the year.”
