‘Judas’ In Coalition Haunts New Govt, Triggers Witchhunt To Identify Traitor
The tripartite coalition Government did not expect a rebel from its ranks in its first vote in Parliament.
When the 21 The People’s Alliance MPs, five National Federation Party members and the three SODELPA MPs arrived in Parliament on Saturday the general consensus was that 29 MPs would vote for their nominees for Speaker, deputy Speaker and Prime Minister.
Instead, only 28 MPs voted, a slim one-vote majority, for Prime Minister Sitiveni Rabuka, Speaker Ratu Naiqama Lalabalavu and deputy Speaker Lenora Qereqeretabua. The rogue vote went to FijiFirst, increasing its votes from 26 to 27. Whether that trend will continue in future Parliament sittings is not known.
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Story By: nemani.delaibatiki@fijisun.com.fj
