Historical eventApril 102009

President of Fiji

President of Fiji Ratu Josefa Iloilo announces the abrogation of the constitution and assumes all governance in the country, creating a constitutional crisis.

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When
Friday, April 10 200917 years ago
Category
Historical eventA dated happening — a battle, treaty, launch, discovery, disaster or decision — recorded on this calendar day.
Era
21st century · 2000s
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At a glance

Dates: From 1987-12-05.

Place: Fiji.

Type: position.

What happened

History of the office Main article: 1987 Fijian coups d'état The office of the president was established following two military coups in 1987 that led to the proclamation of a republic on 7 October, ending the Fijian monarchy . Major-General Sitiveni Rabuka , who had masterminded the coups, formed an interim military government with himself as its head. He did not, however, take the title of president, and on 5 December appointed Ratu Sir Penaia Ganilau , the last governor-general ,

The president of Fiji is the head of state of the Republic of Fiji. The president is appointed by the Parliament for a three-year term under the terms of the 2013 Constitution. Although not entirely a figurehead, the role of president in the government is largely ceremonial, but there are important reserve powers that may be exercised in the event of a crisis. In addition, the president is the commander-in-chief of the Republic of Fiji Military Forces.

April 10 through the years

Other entries on the same calendar day, in order.

  1. 1991South Atlantic tropical cyclone
  2. 1991Moby Prince disaster
  3. 1992First Nagorno-Karabakh War
  4. 1998Good Friday Agreement
  5. 2009Josefa Iloilo
  6. 2009President of Fiji
  7. 2010Polish Air Force
  8. 20162016 Afghanistan earthquake
  9. 2016Puttingal temple fire
  10. 2019Event Horizon Telescope
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