Support For The Bill
The bill has the strong support of Prime Minister Qarase, Attorney General Qoriniasi Bale, and other members of the ruling coalition. It has been warmly welcomed by imprisoned coup instigator George Speight. The name "Blue Ribbon campaign" comes from the blue ribbons promoted by the ruling United Fiji Party, which is promoting the legislation. Other supporters include:
- The Methodist Church, to which some two-thirds of ethnic Fijians belong.
- Former Chief Justice Sir Timoci Tuivaga.
- Former Prime Minister Sitiveni Rabuka.
- Jaiwant Krishna of the Labasa Chamber of Commerce.
- Joe Vala Cakau, former publicity director of the Fijian Political Party.
- Ratu Amenatave Rabona Ravoka, a Bua chief.
- The Nationalist Vanua Tako Lavo Party, including General Secretary Iliesa Duvuloco and 2001 election candidates Soane Tobewaqiri and Soane Nakuna.
- Ratu Aca Soqosoqo, a Kadavu chief.
- Senator Adi Litia Cakobau.
- The Councils of all fourteen Provinces, as well as of the Dependency of Rotuma.
- The Vugalei Landowners Association (Chief Ratu Netava Tagi).
- Kelepi Lesi, Vice-President of the Catholic League.
- Jale Baba, Director of the ruling United Fiji Party.
- Timoci Silatolu, former politician imprisoned for his involvement in the coup.
- Kitione Vuataki, lawyer.
- The Soqosoqo Vakamarama i Taukei women's organization (though apparently with some dissenters).
- The Great Council of Chiefs.
- Ambassador Kenro Ino of Japan.
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