Retired Fiji president 'will not be missed'

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Updated July 29, 2009 00:17:17

A prominent Fijian political figure and trade unionist says Fiji's now retired president, Ratu Josefa Iloilo, will not be missed. But according to Pramod Rae, even at an age of 88, Ratu Josefa Iloilo's stepping down has come as a surprise - even to Fiji's vice president, who will now act in the position until cabinet decides on a replacement. That decision may, however, be taken away from cabinet if Fiji's interim prime minister, Commodore Frank Bainimarama, decides to put himself in the top job.

Presenter: Michael Cavanagh
Speakers: Pramod Rae, general secretary, National Federation Party, Fiji

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