31 Mar 2022

More awareness needed in Fiji election preparations - Academic

From , 6:02 am on 31 March 2022

An expert in Pacific politics says more public awareness is needed around Fiji election preparations to avoid disenfranchising voters.

A massive re-registration process is underway in the Pacific Island nation with elections due to be held either later this year or early next year at the latest.

Victoria University of Wellington professor of Political Science and International Relations Jon Fraenkel has been following political developments in Fiji for decades including being an election observer in past polls.

Bula and welcome back on Pacific Waves Jon, so tell us more about the ongoing preparations and what differences you are noticing compared to previous elections?

Fijian Elections Office.

Fijian Elections Office. Photo: RNZ Pacific/ Koroi Hawkins