Supervisor of Elections Ana Mataiciwa has reaffirmed the central role of trust in Fiji’s democratic process as the country prepares for upcoming elections.
Speaking at the opening of the Election Security Risk Assessment Workshop held yesterday, Ms Mataiciwa, who also chairs the Electoral Security Advisory Group (ESAG), reminded security stakeholders that public confidence must never be taken for granted.
“The people of Fiji trust us to ensure that their votes are cast without fear, counted without compromise, and protected against any form of threat, whether physical, cyber, or procedural,” she said.
Members of ESAG are Republic of Fiji Military Forces, Fiji Police Force, Fiji Independent Commission Against Corruption (FICAC), and the Fijian Elections Office.
The focus of the workshop yesterday was to assess risks before, during, and after the election period, develop tested mitigation strategies, with clearly defined roles for each agency and enhance accountability, discipline, and unity of purpose in safeguarding elections.
Ms Mataiciwa said the proactive collaboration between agencies is vital in ensuring that Fiji’s elections remain secure, transparent, and credible.