Fill vacant chiefly titles, says Taukei Nakelo

The vanua of Vuda has officially installed Ratu Josaia Tuivou Tavaiqia as its new paramount chief, marking a significant moment for the region's traditional leadership. The installation ceremony, held at Nakelo House in Viseisei Vuda, signifies the restoration of a father figure to guide the Vuda people.

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This is why the traditional role of the kingsmakers must be upheld, with the people working together to ensure a new chief is installed when a paramount chief passes away.

Taukei Nakelo Ratu Josaia Natakele emphasized the crucial role of kingsmakers in ensuring the continuity of traditional leadership. He stated that their responsibility is to promptly install a new chief following the passing of a paramount chief. This ensures that the vanua maintains direction and stability.

Ratu Josaia highlighted the importance of traditional leadership not only for upholding customs but also for providing essential direction and stability to the community. He noted that the process can proceed smoothly when people understand and fulfill their traditional duties.

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For the vanua of Vuda, the installation of Ratu Josaia Tuivou Tavaiqia marks the beginning of a new chapter following the passing of the late Momo na Tui Vuda, Ratu Eparama Kitione Tavaiqia.

The installation follows the passing of the late Momo na Tui Vuda, Ratu Eparama Kitione Tavaiqia. Ratu Josaia Tuivou Tavaiqia, the newly installed chief, urged other provinces and vanua to recognize and fulfill their traditional responsibilities, working collectively to maintain leadership for their respective peoples.

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The continuity of chiefly leadership is important not only to uphold tradition, but also to provide direction and stability for the people.