Motion for vote of no confidence filed by 10 MPs [1]
Thursday, August 24, 2023 - 23:42. Updated on Thursday, August 24, 2023 - 23:44.
A motion for a vote of no confidence against the Prime Minister Hon. Hu’akavameiliku has been filed by 10 members of Tonga' Legislative Assembly, according to an MP who wishes not to be named.
He said tonight that the motion was filed on Tuesday by eight People’s Representatives and two Noble's Representatives.
The members who filed the Motion have not identified themselves as yet.
No further details have emerged.
There are 26 seats in Tonga's Legislative Assembly. The Noble's Representatives have nine seats and the People's Representatives have 17. There are also two appointed Cabinet ministers who can't vote in a Vote of no Confidence.