The Electoral Commission wants the 2022 General Election to be a platform for Fijians to express their will with confidence, security and freedom.
Chairperson of the Fijian Electoral Commission, Suresh Chand said this during the signing of the Memorandum of Understanding between the New Zealand Electoral Commission and the Fijian Elections Office (FEO) and handing over of cardboard voting booths yesterday.
The NZ Government donated 2000 cardboard voting booths which Mr Chand said are a recent feature in Fijian Elections.
“You will note that the FEO has been using cardboard voting booths in polling stations around the country since 2014,” Mr Chand said.
“These lightweight, convenient, yet durable platforms are directly suited to the demands of the terrain and transport in Fiji,” he said.
“These are much easier to store, setup, fold back and transport in comparison to the large wooden compartments and the cloth screen curtain.”
He said the cardboard voting booths are a classic example of innovation in elections.
“I would like to heartily thank the New Zealand Government and the people of New Zealand for this support in kind towards the 2022 General Election.
“Following the continued support from our counterparts in New Zealand and the NZ High Commission in Fiji, we are certain that this contribution will greatly allow the realization of our goals.”
