President Ratu Wiliame Katonivere has summoned the Fijian Parliament to meet today at Parliament Chambers, in Suva at 9.30 am.

In a statement, the President says he has issued the summon in exercise of the powers conferred on him by section 67(1) of the Constitution of Fiji.

The People’s Alliance Leader Sitiveni Rabuka confirmed earlier in a press conference that the President has issued the proclamation summoning Parliament to have its first sitting this morning.

This is after a decision was made by the Social Democratic Liberal Party yesterday to partner with PA and NFP to form the next government.

In the press conference, Sitiveni Rabuka says he is honoured that SODELPA has decided to partner with PA and NFP.

“A lot of hard work for me and my colleagues. We stood for election knowing that’s going to be hard work and people have given us the mandate, have given us their favourable choice and it’s now our turn to deliver.”

PA’s coalition partner NFP Leader, Biman Prasad says he is personally delighted with the coalition deal.

“I have worked with SODELPA since 2014, with the former leader – with Mr Gavoka and others in the party. After the results, I was confident that together we will provide the government for this country that people will be proud of.”

As SODELPA has joined hands with the PA and NFP, they have 29 seats through the coalition while FijiFirst has 26 seats in Parliament, section 93(3) of the Constitution is the only avenue which will decide on who will be the next Prime Minister of Fiji.