Tonga awaits results of secret ballot for new PM [1]
Nuku'alofa, Tonga
Tuesday, December 21, 2010 - 10:42. Updated on Tuesday, December 9, 2014 - 18:54.
Photos by Linny Folau
One of the two nominees for Tongan Prime Minister has received a majority vote in a secret ballot this morning and the Interim Speaker is now on his way to meet with the king shortly after 11:00 am this morning to give him the result before announcing it to the Legislature.
Tongans are now waiting to hear who will lead Tonga's first democratically elected government.
'Akilisi Pohiva and Lord Tu'ivakano.
Lord Tu'ivakano, during recess on December 20.
'Akilisi Pohiva, during recess on December 20.
The Interim Speaker Lord Tupou on December 20.
Sitiveni Halapua speaks at the Special Meeting to elect a Prime Minister, December 20.
Nobles Representatives, Vaea, Tu'iafitu and Tu'ilakepa.
'Akilisi Pohiva.
Semisi Sika and Sione Taione.
On right, Sunia Fili and Sangstar Saulala.
From left, Lord Ma'afu, Lord Dalgety, Lord Tu'iha'ateiho and Lord Vaea.
'Akilisi Pohiva and Lord Ma'afu.
Lord Tu'ivakano and 'Akilisi Pohiva,.
At right, the Interim Speaker Lord Tupou on December 20.
Lord Tu'ivakano, during recess on December 20.
Lord Tu'ivakano, Lisiate 'Akolo and Dr Viliami Latu during recess on December 20.
Lisiate 'Akolo, Dr Viliami Latu, Samiu Vaipulu and Lord Tu'ivakano.
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