fijivillage Straight Talk with Vijay Narayan - Supervisor of Elections

fijivillage Straight Talk with Vijay Narayan - Supervisor of Elections Ana Mataiciwa
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0:00 Introduction and Welcome
1:03 Main Concerns as Acting Supervisor of Elections
2:57 Establishing a Healthy Culture and Building Relationships with Stakeholders
5:15 Feelings on Burned Bridges with Stakeholders
6:40 Referring Former Supervisor of Elections to FICAC
7:18 Current Concerns at the Fijian Elections Office
8:01 Delay in Audit Report and Electoral Law Amendments
9:25 Complaints Referred for Assessment and Process Explanation
11:39 Delay in Actions by FICAC and Complaints Procedures
13:51 Allegations of Being Used for a Witch Hunt
14:33 Break
16:10 Discussion on the Election Night Glitch
17:32 Ongoing Concerns and Efforts to Facilitate an Independent Audit
19:41 Light at the End of the Tunnel with New Attorney General
20:20 Logistical Issues and Costs of Storing Ballot Papers
22:34 Update on Proposed Electoral Law Changes
23:58 Concerns Over Rushed Amendments and Public Awareness
25:20 Communication with the Attorney General’s Office
26:55 Declaration of Assets and Liabilities for Party Officials
28:18 Need for Law Reforms and Stakeholder Consultations
29:41 Opinion Polls and Their Restrictions
31:02 Local Government Election and Regulatory Requirements
33:06 Powers of the Supervisor of Elections and Their Necessity
34:24 Appropriateness of Expanded Powers and Joint Report Reflections
35:39 Delay in Actions from the Attorney General’s Office
36:59 Cut-off Date for Local Government Elections Preparations
38:31 Assurance on Avoiding a Rushed Election Process
41:15 Efforts to Maintain Transparency and Accountability
42:15 Break
45:54 Addressing Viewer Questions on Audit and Legal Matters
48:28 Possible Legal Punishments for Offenders Post-Investigation
49:11 Role as Registrar of Political Parties and Current Fiji First Issues
50:44 Party Constitution Compliance and Internal Grievances Process
52:21 Potential Deregistration of Fiji First and Required Amendments
54:37 Legal Stand on Current Fiji First Leader’s Eligibility
56:17 Timeline for Removing Convicted Leader from Voters Register
57:48 Response to Allegations of Targeting Fiji First
58:38 Legal Process for Directives from Within Prison Walls
59:26 Structure of Fiji First Party and Its Compliance with Political Parties Act
1:02:24 Impact on Sitting MPs if a Party is Deregistered
1:03:45 Constitutionality of Party Structures and Founding Members
1:05:14 Schedule Requirements for Party AGMs
1:07:17 Timeline for Compliance and Decision Update
1:08:00 Confirming Complaints Referred to FICAC
1:08:40 Legacy and Goals for the Fijian Elections Office
1:10:52 Support from Government and Donor Partners
1:12:19 Closing Remarks and Thanks

[@TokoGu]

Totoka vakaoti na ivakamacala. Simple, straight to the point. ❤

[@user-jl1kw7nv4o]

good learning here!!! SOE too good!!!

[@gabrielsamson-ed4eg]

Responsibility is Responsibility. God bless you both.

[@curiousowise9821]

● The current Political Parties Act was imposed by the previous Govt. Administration, the Fiji First Govt.
> Why didn't they follow the Act itself, looking at these areas where they don't comply by not having AGMs and not even Grievience body and its processes. This happens on a high level of bias in an unfair, unjust and unethical manner as far as the Rule of Law is concerned and is supreme.
> Thorough investigations needs be conducted now within the Fiji First Party's standing body and its committee and founders.
> There is a breach of the constitution by the party here.
> The involved person(s) shall be taken to task for liable in the 17 MPs being illegally removed from the party, without following the proper processes and the Law itself.
JUSTICE SHOULD SERVE ITS COARSE..!!
~ Peace ~

[@abdulsheraaz7224]

SHE THE GREAT VALUE OF FIJI
communicating with and engaging the public - GOOD

[@litilomalagi6500]

Now it's funny that she's pointing fingers. Can she advise on what and how long the process of investigation would take and if by any chance no glitches were found by the AG's Office.

[@litilomalagi6500]

Should she be bounded by confidentiality to refrain from airing out in public any complaints made by members of a political party without their consent? And especially naming him/them and also while the case is still pending.

[@melben7177]

Vinaka Vakalevu, totoka qai matata nai vakamacala.