David Ariu Christopher

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David Ariu Christopher
David Ariu Christopher

David Ariu Christopher is a Fijian politician of Banaban descent. In 2001 he won the North Eastern General electorate for the Soqosoqo Duavata ni Lewenivanua of Laisenia Qarase, becoming the first Banaban elected to the Fijian House of Representatives. In the following election, held on 6-13 May 2006, however, he was defeated by Robin Irwin.

Christopher's former constituency is one of three reserved for "General Electors" - Fijian citizens who are not of ethnic Fijian, Indian, or Rotuman descent.