Former Health Minister and Parliamentarian Solomoni Naivalu has been named the new President of the Soqosoqo Duavata Ni Lewenivanua Party.

At the meeting, three patrons were also appointed, these being former Ministers in the SDL government, Ro Teimumu Kepa, Ratu Naiqama Lalabalavu and Ro Suliano Matanitobua.

At the meeting a new constitution was adopted for SDL whereby there were sections which stated that membership of the party is open to all Fiji citizens of voting age.

The new Constitution also states that there shall be a category of associate members who are non-Fiji citizens who have strong connections to Fiji and are committed to the principles of the party and would like to contribute to its promotion and development.

The meeting, which has seen SDL members and supporters countrywide attend, continues at the FTA Hall.