Fiji First party, led by Bainimarama, received approximately 50 percent of the votes in the recent election, while the Social Democratic Liberal Party (SODELPA) closely followed with nearly 40 percent, as reported by the Fiji Elections Office (FEO). Bainimarama, who has been Prime Minister since 2006, won 27 out of 51 seats, according to the electoral commission. Despite being in New Zealand for his brother's funeral, Bainimarama expressed his pride in being elected prime minister once again. SODELPA, which secured 21 seats, along with three other parties, called for transparency in the tally process before the results are officially announced. This election marks only the second time Fiji has held democratic elections since 2006. Mahendra Chaudhry of the Fiji Labour Party, along with representatives from SODELPA, National Federation Party, and Unity Fiji, expressed concerns about the Elections Supervisor rushing to release results, compromising procedures and legal requirements. Chaudhry emphasized the need to address these issues for the election to be credible. In response, Elections Supervisor Mohammed Saneem stated that the authorities have been transparent and providing accurate information in a timely manner. The Multinational Observer Group (MOG) supported Saneem's claims and stated that the Fijian election campaign was conducted in accordance with international standards. The MOG acknowledged concerns about the integrity of pre-poll ballots and emphasized the need to closely examine this process. They also confirmed that the legal framework of the electoral system aligns with international principles of universal suffrage and non-discrimination. Due to heavy rain disrupting the election in certain venues earlier in the week, voting in those locations was rescheduled to Saturday, Nov 17 to ensure all eligible votes were counted.