Young minister urges youths to take part in General Election
Aliki Bia urges young people to contribute to constitutional consultations and participate in the electoral process.
Wednesday 14 October 2026 | 14:30
Updated 19 October 2026 | 13:08 FJT
Assistant Minister for Youth and Sports Aliki Bia in Labasa on October 14, 2026.
Photo: Shratika Naidu
Young people are urged to participate in the electoral process and have their voices heard.
Assistant Minister for Youth and Sports Aliki Bia made the comment following Prime Minister Sitiveni Rabuka’s announcement that the next General Election would be held in accordance with the law.
“We are heading into a very important year and the transition that is currently going on in terms of the position of Government and Parliament, of trying to get in the submissions and carry out the consultations for the review of the constitution,” Mr Bia said.
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“There will be an election coming up and I advise young people to take part in the process of democracy.”
Mr Bia urged young people to participate in the ongoing constitutional consultations, share their views and make their voices heard.
“With a large youth population in the upcoming general election, young people are urged to vote to help select the next government,” he said.
