The ruling People’s Alliance party is currently experiencing internal unrest. Prime Minister Sitiveni Rabuka revealed that some ministers within the PA Cabinet are considering leaving the party to establish their own political group ahead of the 2026 General Election.
Rabuka expressed uncertainty about the identities of the ministers involved but mentioned that he had been informed of their intentions. He stated, “They are free to do it” and acknowledged that they might be dissatisfied with the current state of affairs.
He emphasized that the ministers would need to come forward to clarify who among them is contemplating this move. Rabuka affirmed, “At the moment we are together and we are one party,” indicating that he is not aware of any specific plans within the Cabinet to depart from the PA.
The current PA Ministers include Deputy Prime Minister Manoa Kamikamica, Lynda Tabuya, Sakiasi Ditoka, Siromi Turaga, Filimoni Vosarogo, Ro Filipe Tuisawau, Jese Saukuru, Alitia Bainivalu, Kalaveti Ravu, Maciu Nalumisa, Charan Jeath Singh, Vatimi Rayalu, and Dr. Atonio Lalabalavu.