6 May 2022

Political drama unfolding in Tonga

From , 6:02 am on 6 May 2022

Political drama is unfolding in Tonga where two MPs are on the verge of losing their seats.

Successful election petitions filed against the former prime minister, Pohiva Tu'i'onetoa and Internal Affairs Minister, Sangstar Saulala, found both men guilty of bribing voters while campaigning for the election last year.

Rulings on five more election petitions are still pending, the next one, against Tongatapu 1 MP Tevita Puloka, is due Friday.

Finau Fonua reports.

Tonga MPs wait for the King to open parliament

Tonga MPs wait for the King to open parliament Photo: Tonga parliament