Five candidates for Ha’apai 12 By-Election on September 1 [1]
Thursday, July 21, 2022 - 00:01
Five candidates are contesting the By-Election for Ha’apai 12 on 1 September.
The Electoral Commission office today closed the nomination of candidates at the Governor’s Office in Pangai.
Candidates
- 1. Saimone Kapetaua Vuki, Felemea
- 2. Mo’ale Finau, Hihifo
- 3. Sione Finau Tapu, Holopeka
- 4. Tevita Tu’ipulotu Vi (aka Vimahi), Pangai
- 5. Tevita Vaikona, 'Uiha
Except for Tu’ipulotu and Vaikona, three of the candidates contested for this same constituency in the 2021 General Election and were unsuccessful.
This By-Election is to replace the former Ha'apai 12 People’s Representative to the Legislative Assembly, Vili Hingano who passed away on 10 June.