| Vice-President of the Republic of Fiji | |
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| Appointer | Great Council of Chiefs (1990–2009) President of Fiji (2009–13) |
| Formation | 1990 |
| First holder | Josaia Tavaiqia Inoke Takiveikata |
| Final holder | Epeli Nailatikau |
| Abolished | 6 September 2013 (permanently vacant since July 30, 2009) |
| Superseded by | Chief Justice of Fiji |
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The position of the vice-president of the Republic of Fiji was created in 1990, to provide a constitutional successor to the president of Fiji, in the event of the latter's death or resignation, or of his otherwise being unable to carry out his duties. The vice-president's role in government was mostly ceremonial as its sole purpose was to replace the president in his absence, death, or inability to hold office. The vice-presidency was abolished in 2013, with the powers of the office transferred to the Chief Justice of Fiji, who has a dormant commission which is triggered when the position of President of Fiji is either vacant or when the President is either absent or ill.