Prince Tu'ipelehake today claimed the title of the People's Prince when he led more than 3,000 striking civil servants, their families, and supporters on a march through Nuku'alofa to Pangai Lahi, to present a letter of petition to King Taufa‘ahau Tupou IV.
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Monday 8 August 2005
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Nuku'alofa, Tonga
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Saturday 21 May 2005
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Nuku'alofa, Tonga
Prince Tu'ipelehake, a nephew of Tonga's king, was Chairman of the Whole House committee of the Tongan Legislature, last year, but failed to win re-election in March to the Nobles seats, after moving his electorate from Ha'apai to Tongatapu. During his time in the House he supported calls for political reform and was outspoken in defending freedom of speech in Tonga.
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