A new political movement, One Nation, has formally applied to register as a political party with the Fijian Elections Office, a move that adds another contender to Fiji’s shifting political landscape ahead of the next general election. Documents lodged with the office set out a platform focused on constitutional governance, equal citizenship, national unity and protection of Fiji’s sovereignty.
The party’s constitution describes One Nation as “a national movement dedicated to the service of our nation and putting its interests first.” Its founding document pledges to uphold and implement the Fijian Constitution, promote common and equal citizenship, protect the rights and dignity of all people in Fiji, and foster a fair, just and tolerant society. Those aims are presented as the core pillars guiding the movement’s proposed policies and public messaging.
The application also names the movement’s proposed leadership. Prominent lawyer and former National Federation Party leader Roko Tupou Draunidalo is listed as the proposed President. Former FijiFirst MP Faiyaz Koya appears among the founding members. Ravindran Kumaran is named as General Secretary, Adi Selai Adimaitoga is nominated as Vice‑President, and Sanjay Salend Kirpal is listed as Treasurer. The registration forms include declarations from all listed office bearers and founding members that they are not undischarged bankrupts and have not been convicted of offences carrying prison sentences exceeding six months, in line with requirements under the Political Parties (Registration, Conduct, Funding and Disclosures) Act 2013.
Under the Act, the Fijian Elections Office must now publish the application in the Government Gazette and local newspapers and open a period during which members of the public may lodge objections. Following that public objections period, the Registrar of Political Parties will evaluate whether the application complies with statutory requirements before making a determination on formal registration. Ana Mataiciwa, who has previously overseen party registrations in her role as Registrar, will be responsible for assessing One Nation’s application.
The submission comes amid a recent surge in party formation and registration activity. In January this year, People First was approved as a registered party after the Registrar dismissed objections to its name, symbol and constitution. That case illustrated how applications can trigger public scrutiny and legal challenges before final approval; objectors in that instance retained the right to appeal the Registrar’s decision to the Electoral Commission.
If approved, One Nation would join a growing field of political parties vying for support across Fiji’s diverse electorate. The inclusion of high‑profile figures such as Draunidalo and Koya signals the movement’s ambition to be competitive, but the formal registration process — including the public objections window — provides an early test of its public acceptability and legal compliance before it can operate as a registered party. The Elections Office has yet to publish the application notice that will trigger the objection period.