SODELPA names 42 candidates for 2018 polls

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The 42 Social Democratic Liberal Party (SODELPA) candidates. Picture: ATU RASEA/FILE

THE Social Democratic Liberal Party (SODELPA) last night announced its 42 provisional candidates who will be contesting in this years election.

The announcement was made at the party’s fundraising dinner at the Novotel Lami Bay by SODELPA leader Sitiveni Rabuka.

The candidates are as follows: SODELPA Leader Sitiveni Rabuka, Opposition Leader Ro Teimumu Kepa, Salote Radrodro, Aseri Radrodro, Jese Saukuru, Nacanieli Waka, Adi Meretui Ratunabuabua, Ratu Antonio Lalabalavu, Niko Nawaikula, Simione Rasova, Dr Mere Samisoni, Anare Jale, Albert Wise, Inia Qereqeretabua, Peceli Vosanibola, Nemani Bulitavu, Tevita Niumataiwalu, Ali Narayan, Arvin Deo Singh, Ezekiel Sharma, Shiu Raj, Reverend Jone Kara, Inosi Kuridrani, Viliame Gavoka, Aseri Radrodro, Ratu Peceli Rinakama, Ro Kiniviliame Kiliraki, Ratu Suliano Matanitobua, Beranado Daveta, Jope Koroisavou, Pio Tabaiwalu, Ropate Ligairi, Kitione Vuataki, Lynda Tabuya, Ro Filipe Tuisawau, Ratu Simione Drole, Josefa Dulakiverata, Uraia Salababa, Malakai Nalawa, Tanya Waqanika, Adi Litia Qionibaravi, Ratu Isoa Tikoca and Ratu Jone Seniloli.

The SODELPA candidates announced were two short of the confirmed 46 proposed candidates announced by the party earlier this year.

Mr Rabuka thanked their supporters that were present at the event.

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