Matangi Tonga

Tonga MP wanted own committee for impeachment decision

Matangi Tonga reports the committee is currently investigating a motion calling for the impeachment of the Minister of Infrastructure and Tourism, 'Etuate Lavulavu, for alleged nepotism, and misuse and mismanagement of government properties.

The Chairman of the Standing Committee on Privileges, Lord Fusitu'a, told the House that Mr Lavulavu has so far refused to meet with the committee.