Vitogo to Install Chief

Ratu Jone Sovasova, 55, is expected to be installed as the next Tui Vitogo.

He will succeed the late Na Momo Levu, Ratu Wiliame Ratudale Sovasova, who died early last year.

The Tui Vitogo serves the Tikina o Vitogo which includes Vitogo, Namoli, Naviago, Vakabuli and Saru villages in Lautoka in the province of Ba.

The chief of Vitogo is normally instituted at his chiefly ground, Na Vale Levu o Sukanacagi at Vitogo Village.

Last Friday, Ratu Jone was traditionally ordained to be the Turaga ni Yavusa o Vanuakula of Vitogo. The Vanua o Sukanacagi gathered to witness the traditional ordination for the position.

The position of the Turaga ni Yavusa is the first traditional customs toward the chiefly position of the Tui Vitogo. Ratu Jone is the eldest son of the late Tui Vitogo, Ratu Joseva Tana Sovasova, who was the elder brother of the late Ratu Wiliame.

Ratu Jone is married with one daughter and one grandchild.

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