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Fiji election date set for June 24, 2026, minister confirms

From FBC News · () English

Translated from English, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • Fiji's Acting Attorney-General and Minister for Justice, Siromi Turaga, confirmed the earliest possible date for the Writ of Election is June 24, 2026.
  • Turaga dismissed social media speculation about global fuel prices or international developments potentially deferring the General Election.
  • He reaffirmed the government's commitment to constitutional processes and noted that voter registration and electoral preparations are on track.

Fiji's next General Election is set to proceed on schedule, with the earliest possible date for the issuance of the Writ of Election announced as June 24, 2026. Acting Attorney-General and Minister for Justice Siromi Turaga stated that the election will be held within the constitutionally required timeframe.

such claims remain speculative at this stage.

— Siromi TuragaAddressing social media reports about potential election deferment.

Turaga directly addressed circulating rumors on social media, which suggested that global fuel prices and international developments might lead to a postponement of the election. He characterized these claims as speculative at this stage, emphasizing the government's commitment to upholding constitutional processes.

they remain committed to acting in accordance with the law and the Constitution of the Republic of Fiji.

— Siromi TuragaReaffirming the government's adherence to legal and constitutional frameworks.

The Minister reaffirmed that all decisions regarding the electoral process will be guided by Fiji's legal framework. He also acknowledged the ongoing work of the Constitutional Review Commission, indicating that its recommendations will be carefully considered through appropriate legal channels. The Fiji Elections Office has confirmed that voter registration activities are continuing and electoral preparations remain on track.

voter registration activities are continuing and electoral preparations remain on track in line with their statutory responsibilities.

— Siromi TuragaReporting on the status of electoral preparations based on advice from the Electoral Commission and Fiji Elections Office.
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