GCC motion defeated in parliament

The opposition’s motion to re-establish the Great Council of Chiefs was defeated in parliament today.

SODELPA parliamentarian, Viliame Gavoka moved the motion after presenting a petition in parliament, saying the GCC needs to come back for all the people of the country.

Gavoka also says that the name of Christ needs to go back to parliament, and the GCC can do this.

Opposition Leader, Ro Teimumu Kepa also stresses that the GCC has to come back as that is the only body that can assist in the relocation of villages and settlements affected by climate change.

29 MPs voted against the motion while 16 parliamentarians voted for it.