# List of Fijian politicians
## 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)
* 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.