Sitiveni Rabuka
Sitiveni Ligamamada Rabuka[4] (Fijian: [sitʃiˈβeni ramˈbuka]; born 13 September 1948) is a Fijian politician. He has served as Prime Minister of Fiji since 24 December 2022, after winning the 2022 general election.
Sitiveni Rabuka | |
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 Rabuka in 2020 | |
| Prime Minister of Fiji | |
| Assumed office 24 December 2022 | |
| President | Wiliame Katonivere |
| Deputy | |
| Preceded by | Frank Bainimarama |
| In office 2 June 1992 – 19 May 1999 | |
| President |
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| Preceded by | Ratu Sir Kamisese Mara |
| Succeeded by | Mahendra Chaudhry |
| Leader of the Opposition | |
| In office 26 November 2018 – 7 December 2020 | |
| Prime Minister | Frank Bainimarama |
| Preceded by | Teimumu Kepa |
| Succeeded by | Ratu Naiqama Lalabalavu |
| 1st Chairman of the Great Council of Chiefs | |
| In office 1999–2001 | |
| Preceded by | Ratu Finau Mara[a] |
| Succeeded by | Ratu Epeli Ganilau |
| 5th Commander of the Republic of Fiji Military Forces | |
| In office 1987–1992 | |
| Preceded by | Ratu Epeli Nailatikau |
| Succeeded by | Ratu Epeli Ganilau |
| Chairman of the Cakaudrove Provincial Council | |
| In office 24 May 2001 – 2008 | |
| Preceded by | Ratu Inoke Kubuabola |
| Succeeded by | Emitai Boladuadua |
| Leader of SODELPA | |
| In office 24 June 2016 – 28 November 2020 | |
| Preceded by | Teimumu Kepa |
| Succeeded by | Viliame Gavoka |
| Member for Cakaudrove West | |
| In office 1999 – 2001 | |
| Preceded by | Office established |
| Succeeded by | Manasa Tugia |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 13 September 1948 Cakaudrove, Colony of Fiji |
| Political party | People's Alliance (2021–present) |
| Other political affiliations |
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| Spouse(s) | Suluweti Tuiloma (m. 1975) |
| Military service | |
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| Allegiance |
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| Branch/service | Fijian Army |
| Years of service | 1968–1991 |
| Rank | Major General |
| Commands | Fijian Battalion |
| Battles/wars | Lebanese Civil War |
| Awards | |
In 1987, Rabuka headed two coups d'état, which overthrew the Labour government of Timoci Bavadra and made Fiji a republic. He formally apologised for these coups in 2006. He previously served as Prime Minister from 1992 until 1999, winning the 1992 and 1994 general elections as a member of Soqosoqo Duavata ni Lewenivanua, but losing the 1999 general election to Mahendra Chaudhry and the Labour Party. He later contested the 2018 general election for the Social Democratic Liberal Party (SODELPA), but lost to incumbent Frank Bainimarama and the FijiFirst Party. He later founded the People's Alliance party in 2022 to contest the 2022 general election, which resulted in a hung parliament. Even though FijiFirst had a plurality, the did not have a majority and the People's Alliance was able to form a coalition government with the National Federation Party (NFP) and SODELPA after almost 16 years of FijiFirst being in government.
Sitiveni Rabuka Media
U.S Ambassador to Fiji Frankie Reed (r) with Sitiveni Rabuka (c).
References
- ↑ "Fiji Prime Ministers Office Directory". Office of the Prime Minister. 29 December 2022. Retrieved 25 April 2023.
- ↑ "Electoral Transparency Lessons for the US from Fiji". 22 December 2022.
- ↑ "Sitiveni 'Rambo' Rabuka confirmed as Fiji's new prime minister".
- ↑ Howell, Bronwyn (22 December 2022). "Electoral Transparency Lessons for the US from Fiji". AEI. https://www.aei.org/technology-and-innovation/electoral-transparency-lessons-for-the-us-from-fiji/. Retrieved 24 December 2022.
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