The People’s Alliance Party (PAP) has begun announcing its candidates for the upcoming General Election in batches, unveiling nine names this morning, including three sitting Cabinet ministers and several new faces.
Prime Minister and party leader Sitiveni Rabuka heads the list, alongside Deputy Prime Minister Manoa Kamikamica and Minister for Public Works, Meteorological Services and Transport Ro Filipe Tuisawau.
The announcements signal the party’s preparations for the next election, with a combination of experienced political figures and new candidates being introduced to voters.
In its announcement, the party confirmed that Mr Rabuka would again lead the People’s Alliance into the General Election.
The party described him as an experienced military officer, statesman and political leader whose career has spanned national leadership, diplomacy, constitutional development and public service.
Mr Kamikamica, who is also the party’s deputy leader, was confirmed as another candidate.
Ro Filipe was introduced as a candidate with nearly 30 years of experience in corporate management, project management, education, public service and community leadership.
Among the new faces announced is Associate Professor Dr Lavinia Tiko, an education specialist currently serving as Acting Dean of the College of Humanities, Education and Law at Fiji National University.
Dr Tiko also coordinates the university’s Bachelor of Education programme in Early Childhood Education and Care.
Other candidates announced this morning are Ratu Apenisa Qiolevu, Ratu Lavolevu Soro Toutou, Joni Rayawa, Dr. Sailasa Misimisi and Kolinio Gata Takali.
