General elections for Fiji in 2014
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Eight years after he took power in a military coup, Fiji's self appointed Prime Minister Frank Bainimarama has promised to hold general elections in 2014. That's five years after his first promise of a public poll. In what he called a "Strategic framework for change", Commodore Bainimarama addressed the nation, on a range of topics covering economic growth, a return to constitutional rule, and a plea for help from aid donor nations.
Presenter: Commodore Frank Bainimarama
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BAINIMARAMA: As I have stated earlier, the new constitution must include provisions that will entrench common and equal citizenary. It must not have ethnic based voting, the voting age shall be 18. Consultations with the various stakeholders for the drafting of the new constitution shall also commence in 2012. These consultations shall be extensive and will not be limited to political parties. I seek the assistance of the international community to provide expertise and resources when this process begins in September 2012
