Tonga's PM resigns ahead of no-confidence motion

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Tongan King Tupou VI has officially accepted the resignation of Hu'akavameiliku Siaosi Sovaleni as prime minister.
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Tongan King Tupou VI has officially accepted the resignation of Hu'akavameiliku Siaosi Sovaleni as prime minister, a statement on the parliament's Facebook page said.

The resignation came Monday morning as the parliament was preparing to debate a motion for a vote of no confidence.

In an address to the parliament, Hu'akavameiliku confirmed that he would step down from his position effective immediately, although he would continue to serve as a member of parliament.

According to the Tongan Constitution, members of the Legislative Assembly will be given 14 days to decide on nominations for a new prime minister.

The parliament will reconvene on December 24 to proceed with the next steps in the process, the statement said.


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