Rosy Akbar Resigns, Penioni Ravunawa Likely To Step In

Penioni Ravunawa, who earned a total of 541 votes in the 2022 General Election, is likely to fill in the seat vacated by Ms Akbar. 

Monday 13 February 2023 | 07:47

Rosy Akbar and Penioni Ravunawa.

Rosy Akbar and Penioni Ravunawa.

Expect a new face in Parliament this week.

This is after the former Minister for Women, Children and Poverty Alleviation Rosy Akbar resigned from Parliament citing health issues.

FijiFirst general secretary Aiyaz Sayed-Khaiyum confirmed this.

Mr Sayed-Khaiyum said Ms Akbar had not resigned from the political party, but from Parliament.

Penioni Ravunawa, who earned a total of 541 votes in the 2022 General Election, is likely to fill in the seat vacated by Ms Akbar.

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