The Electoral Commission Chair has stepped down from his position.

Suresh Chandra announced this while officiating at the Elections Disability Access Working Group Signing of Terms of Reference today.

“It is with a heavy heart that I wish to advise that I have informed his Excellency, the President and the Constitutional Office Commission that I am stepping down my appointment as Chair of the Electoral Commission and today is my final day in office. I would like to thank His Excellency, the President, the Constitution office and the people of Fiji for entrusting me with a tremendous responsibility and I would like to wish the Electoral Commssion, the Fijian Elections office and the people of Fiji all the success in the upcoming general election.”

Today is his last day at the office.

Supervisor of Elections, Mohammed Saneem expressed his sincere appreciation for the Chairperson for upholding his position efficiently over the past few years.

He says Chandra has assisted effectively in election operations.

Chandra was appointed as Chairperson in 2017.