2 members unseated

2 members to be unseated from the Legislative Assembly of Tonga

The representative for Tongatapu 10 and former Prime Minister, Pohiva Tuʻiʻonetoa, and Tongatapu 7 MP and Minister for Internal Affairs, Sione Sangster Saulala, have lost their seats after the court found them guilty of bribery related to the 2021 General Elections.

The Lord Speaker of the Legislative Assembly, Lord Fakafanua confirmed receiving two Court Certifications on Tuesday informing them of the court’s decision.