Gavoka yet to decide on next political move

Fiji's Deputy Prime Minister Viliame Gavoka is keeping his political options open as the nation approaches a general election. While retaining his positions as Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Tourism and Civil Aviation, Gavoka has recently lost the leadership of the Social Democratic Liberal Party (SODELPA). He has yet to confirm if he will contest the upcoming election under the SODELPA banner, a decision that could significantly influence the political landscape.

Gavoka revealed that he is currently engaged in "really deep conversations" with his family regarding his future in politics. "As you know, I will be finishing three terms by the end of this. So, we are not there yet," he stated, indicating that a decision will be made closer to the election date. "There’s still a couple of months to go, there are three more sittings of Parliament, yeah, and then we’ll decide. So, that’s where I am," Gavoka added.

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Right now, my family and I are having some really deep conversations about my future in politics. As you know, I will be finishing three terms by the end of this. So, we are not there yet.

The Deputy Prime Minister's comments come as political parties gear up for an election that could be called at any time. The next General Election is constitutionally due by February 6th next year. In the interim, parties are expected to finalize their candidates and refine their political strategies. Furthermore, several bills related to the conduct of the election are slated to be presented before Parliament next month, signaling the advancing electoral preparations.

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There’s still a couple of months to go, there are three more sittings, three more sittings of Parliament, yeah, and then we’ll decide. So, that’s where I am.