NFP to contest election on its own: Prasad

Fiji's National Federation Party (NFP) has resolved to contest the upcoming general election independently, with the stated goal of becoming the leading force in government. NFP Leader Professor Biman Prasad announced this decision during the party's Working Committee meeting in Ra, asserting that the party has grown stronger since its last meeting in 2017.

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the party will contest the next general election on its own and aims to become the leading force in government after the polls.

Prasad emphasized that elections are won through robust policies and direct engagement with the populace, rather than relying on misinformation spread on social media. The party's management board has decided against entering into any agreements or pacts before the next election. This decision, which awaits ratification by the working committee, does not impact the NFP's current coalition with the People's Alliance and SODELPA, which will continue until its term concludes.

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elections are won through strong policies and engagement with people on the ground, not through misinformation on social media.

Under Fiji's electoral system, political parties are required to contest elections separately. The NFP's strategic objective is to maintain a significant presence in government after the election and to assume a leading role in any post-election coalition arrangements. Prasad highlighted several government achievements during his address, including increased social welfare payments, back-to-school assistance, higher civil service salaries, and support for sugarcane farmers.

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the party’s management board has resolved not to enter into any agreement, pact or understanding ahead of the next general election, and the decision will be put before the working committee for ratification.

The NFP's Working Committee convened in Ra to deliberate on key issues and finalize preparations for the forthcoming general election. The party's independent stance signals its ambition to increase its electoral influence and potentially reshape the political landscape in Fiji.

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the decision does not affect the current coalition agreement with the People’s Alliance and SODELPA and that the coalition government will continue until the end of its term.