List of Fijian politicians

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National leaders

• Note that the office of Governor-General was constitutionally above politics, but it is included on this page as it was a position of leadership.
• Bainimarama, Josaia Vorege (Frank), military administrator (2000, 2006 – 2007; interim Prime Minister of Fiji 2007–present).
• Bavadra, Timoci (1934–1989), Fiji Labour Party founder; Prime Minister (1987).
• Beddoes, Mick, Leader of the Opposition.
• Bokini, Ratu Ovini, Chairman of the Great Council of Chiefs (2004–present).
• Cakobau, Ratu Sir George (1912–1989), Vunivalu of Bau and first native-born Governor General (1973–1983)
• Chaudhry, Mahendra, first Indo-Fijian Prime Minister (1999–2000).
• Foster, Sir Robert Sidney, Governor-General (1970–1973).
• Ganilau, Bernadette, writer and United Peoples Party politician; Deputy Leader of the Opposition (2006–present).
• Ratu Epeli GANILAU, Chairman of the Great Council of Chiefs (2001–2004); founder of the National Alliance Party of Fiji.
• Ganilau, Ratu Sir Penaia, Governor-General (1983–1987) and President (1987–1993).
• Iloilo, Ratu Josefa (born 1920), President (2000–present)
• Luveni, Jiko, dentist and AIDS campaigner; Speaker of the Parliament of Fiji since 2014.
• Ma'afu, Enele, Tongan Prince and Fijian Chief (Tui Lau), 19th century.
• Madraiwiwi, Ratu Joni (born 1957), Vice-President (2004–present)
• Mara, Ro Lady Lala (1931–2004), former first lady and Roko Tui Dreketi; co-founder of the Soqosoqo ni Vakavulewa ni Taukei.
• Mara, Ratu Sir Kamisese (1920–2004), founder of the modern Fijian nation. Prime Minister (1967–1992 – with one very brief interruption); President (1993–2000).
• Momoedonu, Ratu Tevita, Prime Minister (twice – 2000 and 2001); Ambassador to Japan.
• Nailatikau, Ratu Epeli (born 1941), President of Fiji (2009 - present), Parliamentary Speaker (2001–2006), former Cabinet Minister, and diplomat.
• Patel, Raojibhai Dahyabhai, Speaker of the House of Representatives (1972–1977).
• Qarase, Laisenia (born 1941), Prime Minister (2000–present)
• Rabuka, Sitiveni, military leader and politician. Coup leader (1987); Prime Minister (1992–1999).
• Senilagakali, Jona, interim Prime Minister (2006–present); installed by military coup.
• Seniloli, Ratu Jope, Vice-President (2001–2004; convicted of treason.
• Sukuna, Ratu Sir Lala (1888–1958), the father of modern Fiji; Parliamentary Speaker.
• Takiveikata, Ratu Inoke, Vice-President of Fiji in the 1990s. (not to be confused with an imprisoned former Senator of the same name).
• Tavaiqia, Ratu Josaia, Tui Vuda and Vice-President (1990–1997).
• Waqavakatoga, Taito, President of the Fijian Senate.

Cabinet Ministers

• Both present and former Cabinet Ministers are included. Prime Ministers and other national leaders, however, are not.
• Ah Koy, James, Minister of Finance (1990s), Senator (2001–present).
• Ali, Ahmed (1938–2005), several times a cabinet minister.
• Baba, Tupeni, Deputy Prime Minister (1999–2000); founder of the New Labour Unity Party
• Bale, Manoa, former Cabinet Minister (1999–2000) Fiji Labour Party.
• Bale, Qoriniasi, Attorney-General and Minister of Justice (2000–present)
• Banuve, Joji, Cabinet Minister.
• Bogileka, Meli, former Cabinet Minister, General Secretary of the People's National Party.
• Bole, Filipe, former Foreign Minister
• Bulanauca, Mitieli, Senator and former Cabinet Minister.
• Bune, Poseci, Cabinet Minister and Deputy Leader of the Fiji Labour Party.
• Cakobau, Ratu Sir Edward, Deputy Prime Minister (1970s)
• Cakobau, Ratu Seru Epenisa, former monarch (1852–1874)
• Cakobau-Talakuli, Adi Samanunu: Tailevu chief, diplomat, and Cabinet Minister.
• Caucau, Adi Asenaca, Cabinet Minister.
• Cavubati, Viliame, Cabinet Minister (1990s)
• Cokanasiga, Joketani, former Cabinet Minister.
• Cokanauto, Ratu Tu'uakitau, former Cabinet Minister.
• Dakuidreketi, Keni, former Cabinet Minister.
• Delailomaloma, Nelson, former Cabinet Minister.
• Deoki, Andrew, pre- and post-independence politician; Attorney-General (1979–1981)
• Draunidalo, Savenaca, Minister for Works and Energy.
• Dyer, Adi Senimili, former Cabinet Minister.
• Galuinadi, Jonetani, Minister for Public Enterprises.
• Bernadette Rounds Ganilau, interim Cabinet Minister (appointed January 2007).
• Hatch, Hector, former Cabinet Minister.
• Kaitani, Simione, Cabinet Minister.
• Kepa, Ro Teimumu, Roko Tui Dreketi and Cabinet Minister.
• Korovulavula, Manu, interim Cabinet Minister (2007–present)
• Kubuabola, Ratu Inoke, diplomat, former Cabinet Minister, and former Soqosoqo ni Vakavulewa ni Taukei leader.
• Kubuabola, Ratu Jone, Minister of Finance.
• Kumar, Jainend, interim Cabinet Minister (appointed January 2007).
• Lalabalavu, Ratu Naiqama, Tui Cakau and politician, imprisoned for his role in the Fiji coup of 2000.
• Leweniqila, Isireli, Minister for Youth and Sports.
• Adi Malani, Laufitu, former Senator (2006) and Cabinet Minister (2007 – present)
• Mara, Ratu Finau, lawyer, former Cabinet Minister, and diplomat.
• Matanitobua, Ratu Suliano, Namosi Chief and former Cabinet Minister.
• Nacuva, Pita, Minister for Tourism (2005)
• Nagusuca, Nanise, Cabinet minister
• Nailatikau, Adi Koila (born 1953), Senator, former Cabinet Minister, and diplomat
• Naivalu, Solomone, Minister for Health.
• Narayan, Irene Jai (born 1932), former Cabinet Minister.
• Navakamocea, Jone, interim Cabinet Minister (appointed January 2007).
• Padarath, Lavenia, Cabinet Minister (1999–2000).
• Qetaki, Alipate, former Attorney-General and Minister for Justice.
• Raj, George Shiu, Cabinet Minister.
• Ratakele, Ratu Talemo, former Cabinet Minister.
• Rigamoto, Marieta, Cabinet Minister of Rotuman descent.
• Rokotuinaceva, Ratu Kolinio, former Cabinet Minister.
• Salabula, Losena, Cabinet Minister.
• Sauqaqa, Tomasi, Cabinet Minister.
• Sayed-Khaiyum, Aiyaz, interim Attorney-General (2007–present)
• Seruvakula, Ratu Semi, former Cabinet Minister.
• Sharma, Harish, National Federation Party leader and Deputy Prime Minister (1987).
• Sharma, Vivekanand, Alliance Party Senator and academic.
• Sikivou, Semesa, academic, Cabinet Minister, and diplomat.
• Singh, Anand Kumar, Fiji Labour Party Senator and former Attorney-General.
• Singh, Rajesh, Cabinet Minister (2006).
• Singh, Sir Vijay, former Cabinet Minister (not to be confused with the golfer of the same name).
• Speed, Adi Kuini, Deputy Prime Minister (1999–2000).
• Sukanaivalu, Netani, interim Cabinet Minister (appointed January 2007).
• Tabakaucoro, Adi Finau, former Cabinet Minister.
• Takiveikata, Ratu Inoke (born 1949), Qaranivalu of Naitasiri, former Cabinet Minister and Senator. Imprisoned for mutiny.
• Tavola, Kaliopate, Foreign Minister (2000–present).
• Tikoinasau, Samisoni, Cabinet Minister.
• Tora, Apisai, Senator and former Cabinet Minister.
• Tuisese, Ilaitia, Minister for Agriculture.
• Tuvuki, Isireli, Cabinet Minister.
• Vakatale, Taufa, former Cabinet Minister.
• Vakatora, Tomasi, former Minister and House Speaker.
• Vosanibola, Josefa, Minister for Home Affairs (2005)
• Vuetilovoni, Tomasi, Minister for Commerce (2005)
• Vuibau, Tevita, interim Cabinet Minister (appointed January 2007).
• Waradi, Taito, businessman and interim Cabinet Minister (appointed January 2007).
• Wong, Pio, career soldier and Cabinet Minister.
• Yabaki, Konisi, Minister for Forests and Fisheries.
• Young, Ted, Cabinet Minister from Naitasiri Province.
• Zinck, Kenneth Vincent, Minister for Labour, Industrial Relations and Productivity (2001–present).

Colonial era politicians

• This list includes politicians who served in the Legislative Council before responsible government was granted in 1967, but generally excludes politicians who played a significant role after independence in 1970.
• Buksh, M. S., Legislative Council Member (1947)
• Chalmers, Nathanael, Legislative Council Member (1879–1883)^[1]
• Chandra, Ami, Legislative Council Member (1947–1950)
• Deo, Vishnu, Legislative Council Member (1929; 1937–1959)
• Hasan, Said, Legislative Council Member (1937)
• Janniff, Ben, Legislative Council Member (1950–1953)
• Khan, A.H. Sahu, Legislative Council Member (1959–1963)
• Lakshman, B.D., labour union organiser and Legislative Council Member (1940–1944; 1959–1963)
• Maharaj, Badri – first ethnic Indian member of the Legislative Council (1917–1923; 1926–1929)
• Manu, A.R., Legislative Council Member (1956–1959)
• Mudliar, Muniswamy, Legislative Council Member (1932–1937)
• Narain, Sathi, Legislative Council Member (1959–1963)
• Patel, A. D., Legislative Council Member (1944–1950, 1963–1969)
• Prasad, Ayodhya, Legislative Council Member (1953–1959); a founding member of the Alliance Party
• Rao, James Ramchandar, one of the first three Indo-Fijian members elected to the Legislative Council (1929)
• Sharma, Tulsi Ram, Legislative Council Member (1950–1953)
• Singh, Chattur, Legislative Council Member (1937–1940)
• Singh, C.P., Legislative Council Member (1963–1966)
• Singh, K.B., Legislative Council Member (1932–1946)
• Singh, Parmanand, one of the first three Indo-Fijian members elected to the Legislative Council (1929)
• Sukuna, Ratu Sir Lala (1888–1958) – Tui Lau, soldier, first Speaker of the Legislative Council.
• Thurston, Sir John Bates, Premier of the Kingdom of Viti (1874); Governor of Fiji (1888–1897)
• Tularam, J.B., Legislative Council Member (1937–1944) representing the Eastern Constituency

Political party leaders and organizers

• This list excludes political party leaders who have served as Prime Minister or in the Cabinet; they are included under National Leaders.
• Both parliamentary and organizational leaders are included in this list.
• Baba, Jale, businessman and General Secretary of the Soqosoqo Duavata ni Lewenivanua (SDL).
• Beddoes, Mick, leader of the United Peoples Party.
• Druavesi, Ema, Soqosoqo ni Vakavulewa ni Taukei general secretary.
• Duvuloco, Iliesa, nationalist politician, leader of the Nationalist Vanua Tako Lavo Party.
• Koroi, Jokapeci: Senator and President of the Fiji Labour Party.
• Koya, Sidiq, Leader of the Opposition National Federation Party (1970s and 1980s)
• Nagagavoka, Ratu Sairusi, founder and President of the Party of National Unity (PANU).
• Naidu, Dorsami, Leader of the National Federation Party
• Patel, Ambalal Deepak (1905–1969), founder of the National Federation Party
• Rae, Pramod, General Secretary of the National Federation Party.
• Reddy, Jai Ram, Leader of the National Federation Party (1977–1987; 1992–1999); Judge.
• Singh, Prem, former NFP leader.
• Singh, Raman Pratap, National Federation Party leader.
• Telawa, Saula, leader of the New Nationalist Party.

Parliamentarians

• See main articles: Senate; House of Representatives.
• For the sake of size, this list includes only those parliamentarians that are not included in other categories (Cabinet Ministers, political party leaders, etc.).
• Both present and former parliamentarians are included.
• Ali, Amjad, FLP politician.
• Arjun, Nainendra, former NFP parliamentarian (d. 2006).
• Arya, Kamlesh Kumar, FLP politician.
• Babla, Anand, FLP politician.
• Bain, Atu Emberson, Fiji Labour Party Senator.
• Butadroka, Sakeasi (died 2001), nationalist politician.
• Cakobau, Ratu George, Senator and possible successor as Vunivalu of Bau.
• Chand, Dewan, FLP politician.
• Chand, Pratap, FLP politician.
• Chand, Vijay, FLP politician.
• Christopher, David Ariu, first Banaban Islander elected to the Fijian Parliament (2001)
• Dimuri, Ratu Josefa, former Senator and chief. Convicted of involvement in the 2000 coup.
• Dobui, Manoa, SDL Member of Parliament.
• Fatiaki, John, Senator from Rotuma (2006).
• Gawander, Jai, FLP politician.
• Gaffar Ahmed, FLP politician.
• Gounder, Gunasagaran, FLP politician.
• Hussein, Azim, FLP politician.
• Hussein, Fida, FLP politician
• Kanailagi, Tomasi, Fijian clergyman and Senator.
• Kaukimoce, Jonetani, Member of Parliament.
• Khan, Hafiz, businessman and Senator.
• Krishna, James Shri, FLP politician.
• Kumar, Jain, FLP politician.
• Lakshman, Chaitanya, FLP politician.
• Lakshman, Prince Gopal, FLP politician.
• Lal, Surendra, FLP politician.
• Lesavua, Ponipate, Fijian Senator.
• Madhavan, James, long-time National Federation Party Parliamentarian.
• Maharaj, Sanjeet Chand, FLP politician.
• Malani, Ratu Wilisoni Tuiketei (died 2005), chief, medical doctor, politician.
• Manufolau, Daniel Urai, FLP Member of Parliament.
• Masilaca, Asaeli, SDL Member of Parliament.
• Matairavula, Irami, Member of Parliament.
• Mupnar, Perumal, FLP Member of Parliament.
• Nabuka, Joeli, SDL politician.
• Nailatikau, Ratu Dr. Epeli Qaraninamu, medical doctor and Senator.
• Nair, Damodaran, FLP Member of Parliament.
• Nand, Gyani, FLP politician.
• Nand, Ragho, FLP politician.
• Narayan, Udit, FLP politician.
• Nawaikula, Niko, lawyer and CAMV politician.
• Nanovo, Ratu Sela, Fijian chief and Senator.
• Padarath, Lavenia, FLP politician.
• Padarath, Narendra Kumar, FLP politician.
• Patel, Vinod, NFP politician.
• Pillay, Samresan, NFP politician.
• Prasad, Krishna, FLP Member of Parliament.
• Emasi Qovu, politician.
• Raghwan, Monica, FLP politician.
• Ragiagia, Mataiasi, politician.
• Ramrhkha, K.C., NFP member of Parliament (1963–1982).
• Ravuvu, Asesela, Fijian academic and Senator.
• Reddy, Kamlesh, FLP politician.
• K. S. Reddy, pre- and post-independence politician.
• Ricketts, Tom, FLP politician.
• Samisoni, Adi Mere, SDL Member of Parliament.
• C. A. Shah, pre- and post-independence politician.
• Sharan, Ram, FLP politician.
• Nair, Vijay, FLP politician.
• Sharma, Sachida Nand, FLP politician.
• Sharma, Vyas Deo, FLP politician.
• Silatolu, Peniasi, SDL Member of Parliament.
• Silatolu, Timoci, politician convicted of treason.
• Singh, Agni Deo, FLP politician.
• Singh, Chandra, FLP politician.
• Singh, Davendra, NFP-turned-FLP politician (mid-1980s).
• Singh, Gyan, FLP Member of Parliament.
• Singh, Pravin, FLP Member of Parliament (died 2003).
• Singh, Satendra, FLP politician.
• Singh, Uday, Alliance Party politician; MP 1985–1987.
• Singh, Vijay, FLP Member of Parliament.
• Speight, George (born 1957), coup leader (2000) and parliamentarian.
• Govind Swamy (born 1951), FLP politician
• Swann, Ofa, NLUP politician.
• Tahir, Mohammed, FLP politician.
• Antonio Tanaburenisau, Parliamentarian (1999–2000).
• Tugia, Manasa, former Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives.
• Vakalalabure, Ratu Rakuita, politician imprisoned for his role in the 2000 coup.
• Vakalalabure, Ratu Tevita, Fijian chief and politician (1927–2005).
• Vayeshnoi, Lekh Ram, Fiji Labour Party parliamentarian.
• Vuiyasawa, Adi Lagamu, businesswoman and Senator.
• Vula, Josateki, politician.

Municipal

• Aman Samut, businessman and Former Mayor of Lautoka city.

• Bala, Parveen, Mayor of Ba Town.
• Jaduram, Paul, former Mayor of Labasa.
• Managreve, Injimo, Chairman of the Council of Rotuma.
• Umaria, Chandu, former Lord Mayor of Suva.
• Volavola, Ratu Peni, Lord Mayor of Suva.
• Williams, Josephine, businesswoman and former Mayor of Nadi (1999–2001).
• Savu, Alipate Jimi, former Deputy Mayor of Lami.
• Samisoni, Mere, former Mayor of Lami.

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