Tonga’s Minister for Infrastructure, ‘Etuate Lavulavu has been impeached by Parliament for allegations of mismanagement and misuse of government properties.
According to Radio Tonga News, the charges were read during Monday’s Parliament sitting,
Speaker of the Legislative Assembly, Lord Tu'ivakano referred the impeachment case to a House Sub-Committee to deliberate on the allegations before it’s brought back to the House.
Lavulavu has denied all the allegations which includes not following the policy and regulations of Parliament, mismanagement of government properties and for taking actions that can challenge relations between Tonga and other countries.
The impeachment letter was authorised by Loni Uatahausi and submitted to Parliament by the Noble's Representative Number 2 for Vava'u, Lord Tu'ilakepa.
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PACNEWS