Savenaca Narube, the leader of the Unity Fiji Party and former Governor of the Reserve Bank of Fiji, is urging the Government to address its internal issues. He stated that the existence of factions within the Government or Cabinet planning to create a new political party will not resolve the leadership and economic challenges currently facing the country.
Narube’s comments follow revelations from Prime Minister Sitiveni Rabuka, who indicated that there are factions within his party, including Cabinet members, considering a breakaway to form a new party by 2026.
“The reality is that political parties themselves are not of primary importance,” Narube emphasized. “What truly matters is the credibility of the party’s leadership; otherwise, we simply have the same politicians changing their affiliations.”
He expressed concern over politicians who prioritize power over principle, suggesting that those with a history of party-switching demonstrate a lack of integrity. “Political leaders without principles are often self-serving, and there’s a saying that ‘what goes around comes around,’” he noted.
Narube pointed out that trust in political leadership has diminished in Fiji, with voters disillusioned by politicians from the past two decades. He cautioned against being misled by seasoned politicians presenting themselves in new ways.
He encouraged voters to take charge of their democratic rights in the upcoming 2026 elections by rejecting untrustworthy politicians. “We need to choose a leader committed to transforming our economy, alleviating poverty, lowering living costs, promoting unity across races, ensuring safety, and eradicating corruption,” he concluded.