Naiqama Lalabalavu | |
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_2.jpg) Lalabalavu in 2023 | |
| 7th President of Fiji | |
| Assumed office 12 November 2024 | |
| Prime Minister | Sitiveni Rabuka |
| Preceded by | Wiliame Katonivere |
| 3rd Speaker of Parliament | |
| In office 24 December 2022 – 12 November 2024 | |
| Prime Minister | Sitiveni Rabuka |
| Preceded by | Epeli Nailatikau |
| Succeeded by | Filimoni Jitoko |
| Leader of the Opposition | |
| In office 8 December 2020 – 24 December 2022 | |
| Prime Minister | Frank Bainimarama |
| Preceded by | Sitiveni Rabuka |
| Succeeded by | Frank Bainimarama |
| Member for Lau Taveuni Rotuma | |
| In office 1999–2001 | |
| Preceded by | Office established |
| Succeeded by | Savenaca Draunidalo |
| Member for Cakaudrove East | |
| In office 2001–2006 | |
| Preceded by | Inoke Kubuabola |
| Succeeded by | Office abolished |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 23 December 1953 |
| Political party | SODELPA (2014 – 2022) PA (2022 – Present) |
Ratu Naiqama Tawakecolati Lalabalavu, MBE (born 23 December 1953) is a Fijian Paramount Chief and the current President of Fiji. He has served as the leader of the opposition and as Speaker of the Parliament of Fiji.
On 31 October 2024 he was elected President of Fiji; he took office on 12 November 2024.