Rev Dr 'Ahio has been elected for the first time as President of the Free Wesleyan Church of Tonga, succeeding former President Rev Dr 'Alifeleti Mone who retires after 11 years of leading the church.

The new President Rev Dr 'Ahio was confirmed to the position on June 25 by the Queen Mother Halaevalu Mata'aho during the opening of the 86th Free Wesleyan Church Annual Conference at the Centenary Church, Saione.

Hon Fielakepa, the chairman of the FWC Ballot committee announced that votes were cast on June 24 at the annual meeting of the Church Whole Committee.

Rev Dr Tevita Havea was elected as the FWC Secretary, a position formerly held by the Rev Dr 'Ahio for four years.

During the conference feasting was held at the Akoteu School grounds, and attended by church representatives from throughout Tonga, with many visiting from New Zealand, Australia, the United States, and other Pacific Islands.