Frank Mr Bainimarama says he has tendered his resignation 'with immediate effect' but has no intention of quitting politics.
Mr Bainimarama will remain leader of FijiFirst but has resigned so his opposition party will retain "at all times" its 26 seats in the country's 55-seat parliament.
"This is to ensure that we keep the three-uneven-legged stool in check," he added, referring to Mr Rabuka's coalition government. His parliamentary seat will be filled by a FijiFirst politician. And Mr Bainimarama said the party would nominate one of his former ministers, Inia Seruiratu, as the new opposition leader at the next sitting."I want to assure all our supporters and all Fijians that you will be seeing more of me on the ground as I engage with you to listen to your needs, wants and concerns," Mr Bainimarama said.
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