9 Sep 2019

Fiji opposition MP may appeal suspension - NFP leader

From , 3:02 pm on 9 September 2019

The leader of Fiji's National Federation Party says one of its members may appeal a suspension from parliament.

Pio Tikoduadua on Friday refused to apologise to Prime Minister Frank Bainimarama for insulting him, instead opting to take a six month suspension.

It comes after the Privileges Committee found Mr Tikoduadua and Mr Bainimarama breached privilege by insulting one another.

Mr Bainimarama, who was cleared by the committee of assaulting Mr Tikoduadua, apologised for the abuse.

But the opposition NFP member walked out of parliament on Friday with his colleagues.

The party's leader, Biman Prasad, spoke to Mackenzie Smith on Saturday about the events.

The deputy leader of the opposition in Fiji and NFP president Biman Prasad.

The deputy leader of the opposition in Fiji and NFP president Biman Prasad. Photo: RNZ Pacific/ Koroi Hawkins