Peceli Kinivuwai, from the Soqosoqo Duavata ni Lewenivanua (SDL) Party, said Fijians living in villages have no political awareness and many dont understand what western style democracy is.
He said there is a growing uneducated indigenous population whore largely ill-informed and disinterested in democratic elections.
Because the majority of the people of Fiji - in particular the indigenous community - dont know the meaning and the value of democracy. That is why people are left alone in the wilderness, particularly naive and totally oblivious to what is happening.
Mr Kinivuwai said the international community must keep the pressure on Fiji.
However, the executive director of Fijis Council of Social Services Hassan Chan disagrees and said the key is dialogue not pressure.
If you dont engage you will be the losers. And I think through engagement and dialogue and respecting peoples decisions, well be better off than trying to fight a losing battle of trying to push something that is simply not on.
Mr Khan said Fijis leader Commodore Frank Bainimarama, has promised to bring democracy to Fiji and must be supported not criticised.

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