Fiji's military leader and self-appointed prime minister Voreqe (Frank) Bainimarama says he is not going to be forced into holding elections and reform is essential before the country can return to democracy.
Cdre Bainimarama cited a survey which he says shows 64 per cent of Fijians want a new electoral system, and he is not going to return to the old, race-based formula.
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