Tonga Electoral Commission prepares for by-election

The Tonga Electoral Commission has confirmed the registration of four candidates to contest the by-election to elect a town officer of Pea.

The candidates are Sione Tofiholoaki Taumoepeau, Soane Patita Taani Tahi (A.K.A) Silo Tahi, Sateki Tau Tangipo and Fifita Malaloi Lolohea.

The position was left vacant following the recent retirement of the town officer, Siope Lolo Tu’i’onetoa from office.

The by-election will be held on Thursday, 18 June 2020.

Voting will be held at the following places:

Pea, Tongatapu                                     : FWC HALL, Pea

Kahoua, Tongatapu                               : Hall, The Church of Jesus Christ of the Latter-Day Saints

Pangai, Ha’apai                                     : Governor’s Office

Neiafu, Vava’u                                       : Governor’s Office

‘Eua                                                       : Office of the Government Representative

Niuatoputapu                                         : Office of the Government Representative

Niuafo’ou                                               : Office of the Government Representative

 

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