Sitiveni Rabuka will become Fiji's new prime minister after securing a tripartite coalition, ending Frank Bainimarama's almost 16-year reign.
"I'd like to thank the people of Fiji - congratulate them," Mr Rabuka told party faithful and press gathered at People's Alliance HQ on Tuesday night.Fiji election: PM Frank Bainimarama loses parliamentary majorityNational Federation Party leader Biman Prasad called it an historic outcome, saying the people had chosen "a new way, a new path and a new government".
Mr Bainimarama led FijiFirst to two democratic victories in 2014 and 2018 but failed to secure a majority at last week's election. FijiFirst secured 42.5 per cent of the vote, while People's Alliance took 36 per cent, the National Federation Party nine per cent and SODELPA more than five per cent. The party's religiously conservative leader Viliame Gavoka had also demanded an embassy in Jerusalem, arguing Fiji needs to lean into its Christian principles.
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