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A FijiFirst poster with the image of Fiji Prime Minister Frank Bainimarama is displayed at the entrance to a village in Nausori, Fiji. Source: AAP

Frank Bainimarama has taken the lead in the general election - only the second vote since the former military commander took power in a coup 12 years ago.

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Frank Bainimarama has taken the lead in the general election - only the second vote since the former military commander took power in a coup 12 years ago.

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