Sitiveni Rabuka Prime Minister of Fiji from 24 December 2022 Date of Birth: 13.09.1948

1. Sitiveni Rabuka: Prime Minister of Fiji
2. Early Life and Controversies
3. Leadership Roles
4. Political Career
5. Founding the People's Alliance

Sitiveni Rabuka: Prime Minister of Fiji

Sitiveni Rabuka is a Fijian statesman and politician who has served as the Prime Minister of Fiji since December 24, 2022.

Early Life and Controversies

Rabuka rose to prominence in 1987 when he led two military coups. He subsequently served as Fiji's democratically elected Prime Minister from 1992 to 1999.

Leadership Roles

In 2022, Rabuka returned to lead Fiji's government as the head of a coalition. He also held the position of Chairman of the Great Council of Chiefs from 1999 to 2001 and Chairman of the Provincial Council of Cakaudrove from 2001 to 2008.

Political Career

In 2016, Rabuka became the leader of the Social Democratic Liberal Party (SODELPA), replacing Opposition Leader Ro Teimumu Kepa, who publicly disapproved of Rabuka's leadership bid. He became the Leader of the Parliamentary Opposition in 2018 following an electoral defeat. He was the sole nominee for the position, nominated by Ro Teimumu Kepa and supported by Biman Prasad. Rabuka was later replaced as SODELPA leader by Viliame Gavoka.

Founding the People's Alliance

In 2020, Rabuka resigned from the Fijian Parliament and formed a new political party called the People's Alliance to contest the 2022 general election. The party secured a majority in the election, leading to Rabuka's return as Prime Minister.