Maciu Katamotu
Maciu Katamotu | |
|---|---|
 | |
| Minister for Housing and Local Government | |
| Assumed office 24 December 2022 | |
| Prime Minister | Sitiveni Rabuka |
| Member of the Fijian Parliament for PA List | |
| Assumed office 14 December 2022 | |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 1970 or 1971 (age 52–53)[1] |
| Political party | People's Alliance |
Maciu Katamotu Nalumisa (born 1970/1971) is a Fijian politician and Cabinet Minister. He is a member of the People's Alliance.
Katamotu was educated at the University of the South Pacific.[2] Before entering politics he worked as a banker and civil servant for the Housing Authority of Fiji.[3] He was selected by his village as a replacement for SODELPA MP Ratu Suliano Matanitobua, who had been jailed for corruption, but ran as a People's Alliance rather than SODELPA candidate.[3]
He was selected as a PA candidate in the 2022 Fijian general election,[4] and was elected to Parliament, winning 2400 votes.[5][6] Following the election he dedicated his win to Matanitobua.[7] On 24 December 2022 he was appointed Minister for Housing and Local Government in the coalition government of Sitiveni Rabuka.[8] After his appointment he promised to restore elected local government in Fiji.[9]
References[edit]
- ^ Wati Talebula-nuku (22 July 2022). "Tui Namosi Succession Drama". Fiji Sun. Retrieved 5 January 2023.
- ^ "Housing Authority appoints new managers". Fiji Sun. 11 December 2010. Retrieved 5 January 2023.
- ^ a b Elena Vucukula (21 July 2022). "Tui Namosi calls it a day – Katamotu given nod to represent province". Fiji Times. Retrieved 5 January 2023.
- ^ Jone Salusalu (11 November 2022). "7 Women And 48 Men For The Peoples Alliance". Fiji Sun. Retrieved 4 January 2023.
- ^ Singh, Indira (18 December 2022). "Top 55 confirmed". FBC. Archived from the original on 18 December 2022. Retrieved 24 December 2022.
- ^ "Maciu Katamotu Nalumisa (254)". Fijian Elections Office. Retrieved 5 January 2023.
- ^ Wati Talebula-nuku (21 December 2022). "Katamotu Out To 'Serve The People Of Fiji'". Fiji Sun. Retrieved 5 January 2023.
- ^ Timoci Vula (25 December 2022). "2022 General Election: Fiji's new Cabinet Ministers and Assistant Ministers". Fiji Times. Retrieved 5 January 2023.
- ^ Wati Talebula-nuku (31 December 2022). "Councillors To Be Elected For Local Govt". Fiji Sun. Retrieved 5 January 2023.
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