‘Aisake Eke appointed new Finance Minister [1]
Tuesday, January 14, 2014 - 12:00. Updated on Wednesday, January 15, 2014 - 11:14.
Hon Dr 'Aisake Eke, Tonga's new Minister of Finance
Dr ‘Aisake Valu Eke has been appointed as Tonga’s new Minister of Finance and National Planning effective from Friday, 10 January 2014.
King Tupou VI approved Hon. Dr ‘Aisake Eke’s ministerial appointment yesterday, Monday, January 13, on the recommendation of the Prime Minister.
The Prime Minister's Office stated the appoinment was pursuant to Clause 51 (2), (3) and (4) of the Constitution.
‘Aisake is the People’s Representative for Tongatapu 5 to the Legislative Assembly of Tonga and a former Secretary for Finance and National Planning with more than 20-years experience working in Government.
He replaces Lisiate ‘Akolo, who last week refused to step down after the Prime Minister Lord Tu’ivakano called for his resignation, supported by Cabinet.