FORMER Lautoka mayor Kenneth Low has called on the constitutional review committee to take all the necessary time to deliver a lasting supreme law for the country, insisting that building a robust foundation for future generations takes precedence over political timelines.
Speaking during public consultations on the Constitution (Amendment) Bill 2026 at the Girmit Centre in Lautoka on October 17, Mr Low strongly rejected public criticism directed at the government regarding potential election delays.
He told the committee that amending the Constitution should be viewed as an occasion of civic progress rather than a somber affair, urging officials to focus on crafting an enduring legal framework for Fiji.
“I fully support your work, sir, on this amendment to the constitution because it is not every year that you have the opportunity to make the law of the country for the future years to come and for the generations to come,” he said.
“I think that takes precedence and is more important than any other thing such as the elections or the coming elections.”
Addressing accusations that authorities were stalling the electoral process for financial gain, the former mayor dismissed such claims as meaningless chatter.
He emphasised that the consultation body holds a solemn national duty to deliver a strong legislative instrument.
“I know there are people accusing the Government for delaying the elections or possibly trying to get more pay money,that is just rubbish talk.
“You are empowered,you are burdened with this responsibility, sir, and it is your committee and your government work responsibility to give us, the people of Fiji, a very good constitution for the years to come.”
