The Methodist Church of Fiji has issued a statement today calling on its members to remain firm with their decision reached in the annual conference, not to support the draft People's Charter.

Newly appointed president, Reverend Ame Tugawe, who has approved the statement in his capacity as the Church general secretary, said the removal of the elected government is illegal under the constitution.

Tugawe called on members not to sign any forms distributed by the NCBBF on the draft Charter and to show their support for the Church's stance.

He has also advised the church ministers, church elders and stewards to fill in their forms to show that they are against the Charter and to hand it in to the head office.

Meanwhile, Interim Prime Minister Commodore Frank Bainimarama said he will succeed in getting the proposed People's Charter work done, despite the opposition that he is currently facing.

Speaking at the closing of the Prime Minister's Mini Economic Summit, Bainimarama said he will not seek the help of those who are openly rejecting the Charter.