Nuku'alofa, Tonga
Legislative Assembly of Tonga. Nuku'alofa, Tonga. 16 September 2023. Photo: Matangi Tonga
Two nominations for Tonga's Prime Minister Designate, were received by the office of the Legislative Assembly before the closing time today, 23 December.
The names will be revealed tomorrow, Tuesday, when the Legislative Assembly meets to choose the new Prime Minister.
The first nomination was received on Friday 20 December, and the second nomination was received at noon today.
The Lord Speaker has since issued a notice calling a meeting of the Elected Representatives to be held on Tuesday 23 December 2024.
The Elected Representatives will elect Tonga’s Prime Minister from the two nominated candidates.
