Sitiveni Rabuka | |
|---|---|
 Rabuka in 2023 | |
| Prime Minister of Fiji | |
| Assumed office 24 December 2022 | |
| President |
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| Deputy | |
| Preceded by | Frank Bainimarama |
| In office 2 June 1992 – 19 May 1999 | |
| President |
|
| Deputy | Filipe Bole Timoci Vesikula Taufa Vakatale |
| 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 |
| Deputy Prime Minister of Fiji | |
| In office July 1991 – 1992 Serving with Josefata Kamikamica | |
| Prime Minister | Kamisese Mara |
| Succeeded by | Tomasi Vakatora |
| 5th Commander of the Republic of Fiji Military Forces | |
| In office 1987 – April 1991 | |
| 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 Nakobo, Cakaudrove, Colony of Fiji |
| Political party | People's Alliance (2021–present) |
| Other political affiliations |
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| Spouse |
Suluweti Tuiloma (m. 1975) |
| Nicknames | |
| Military service | |
| 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 | |
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1992 – 1999, 2022 – present
2018 – 2022
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Sitiveni Ligamamada Rabuka[4] CF OBE MSD (Fijian: [sitʃiˈβeni ramˈbuka]; born 13 September 1948) is a Fijian politician, sportsman, and former soldier who has been serving as Prime Minister of Fiji since 24 December 2022.[5] He was the instigator of two military coups in 1987. He was democratically elected as Prime Minister of Fiji, serving from 1992 to 1999, and again in 2022, leading a three-party coalition. He also served as Chairman of the Great Council of Chiefs from 1999 to 2001, and later as Chairman of the Cakaudrove Provincial Council from 2001 to 2008.
Rabuka was elected as leader of the Social Democratic Liberal Party in 2016, succeeding Leader of the Opposition Ro Teimumu Kepa, who publicly disapproved of Rabuka's nomination to replace her.[6] He was appointed as the leader of the Opposition to Parliament in 2018, following the 2018 election defeat. He was the only nomination for the position, and his nomination was moved by Ro Teimumu Kepa and seconded by Biman Prasad.[7] He was ousted as SODELPA leader by Viliame Gavoka in a leadership contest.[8] Rabuka resigned from parliament in 2020, citing that he would no longer be an obstacle to the bipartisan approach to be taken by the leaders of Fiji to create harmony and progress, and unity in Fiji.[9] He formed a new political party in 2020, named Peoples Alliance, to contest the 2022 election.[10]
- ^ "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. Retrieved 24 December 2022.
- ^ "Fiji parliament confirms Sitiveni Rabuka as prime minister after days of uncertainty". The Guardian. 24 December 2022. Event occurs at 12:40 AEDT.
- ^ "Sitiveni Rabuka wins leadership of Fiji's SODELPA". RNZ International. 24 June 2016. Retrieved 24 June 2016.
- ^ "Rabuka named as Fiji opposition leader". RNZ International. 26 November 2018. Retrieved 26 November 2018.
- ^ "Fiji's main opposition party chooses a new leader". RNZ. 27 November 2020. Retrieved 27 November 2020.
- ^ "Rabuka resigns from Parliament". 7 December 2020. Retrieved 7 December 2020.
- ^ Nacei, Luke (10 December 2020). "Rabuka forming new party". FijiTimes. Retrieved 20 December 2022.
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