Opposition MP Aliki Bia has reiterated his support for the Prime Minister and the Coalition Government. During his contribution to the budget debate on Monday, he emphasized his commitment to working in the best interest of all Fijians.
“We are here to serve for the best interests of all Fijians, and most importantly, be the change that they wanted,” stated Mr. Bia. “If this demands some independent Opposition members like me to assist and support the leadership of the Prime Minister to govern the people of Fiji, then I am more than happy and willing to do so.”
However, Bia noted that his support for the Prime Minister would not prevent him from addressing issues he feels may be detrimental to the people of Fiji. “The bottom line is, we are here for the people, and we are bounded by the people and no matter what it takes, we need to put our body on the line for the sake of ensuring that the voices of the people are heard in this august House.”
“I’ve already mentioned this in Parliament, and please allow me to say this again—if not us, then who? If not now, then when?” he continued. “We, the Members of Parliament, need to show the people of Fiji that we must take action now and not wait for someone else. Being mere bystanders makes us part of the problem rather than bringing solutions to the issues concerning the people of Fiji.”