8 Aug 2018

Delay and opposition in Vanuatu's council of chiefs elections

From , 3:02 pm on 8 August 2018

Vanuatu has delayed the election of the head of its Malvatumauri, or council of chiefs, until September, as the government faces criticism over legislative changes. 

Malvatumauri acting-President, Seni Maor Tirsupe, was to leave his position in April but has stayed on, as local chiefs disagree with how to appoint a replacement. 

Mackenzie Smith reports. 

Chairman of Vanuatu National Council of Chiefs, Seni Mao Tirsupe

Chairman of Vanuatu National Council of Chiefs, Chief Seni Mao Tirsupe Photo: RNZI/Len Garae