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By-elections cost people: Lautimuia

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By Sulamanaia Manaui Faulalo 21 April 2026, 8:30PM

Former Minister of Finance and Vaimauga No. 3 candidate Lautimuia Uelese Vaai said his constituency does not want another by-election, citing the cost to the government and voter confusion.

By Sulamanaia Manaui Faulalo 21 April 2026, 8:30PM

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