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Poll a key step to democracy: TI Fiji

September 26, 2014 12:10 am

Transparency International Fiji has welcomed the successful national election saying it is committed to the nation’s return to democratic rule.

TI chair Donasiano Ruru says Fiji needs to make a new commitment to achieve a visible culture of accountability in order to build sustainable democracy.

Ruru says despite perceptions about conditions not being ideal, the people have demonstrated their desire to participate in the election.

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He says they welcome the choices cast by the people on whom they will entrust their welfare and development, as well as authority and resources.