Tonga's King Dissolves Parliament, Orders New Election
Sumaira FH Published August 25, 2017 | 11:15 AM
Tonga's King Tupou VI dissolved the Pacific island nation's parliament Friday, dismissing Akilisi Pohiva, the first commoner to ever serve as prime minister
NUKU'ALOFA, Tonga, , (APP - UrduPoint / Pakistan Point News - 25th Aug, 2017 ) - Tonga's King Tupou VI dissolved the Pacific island nation's parliament Friday, dismissing Akilisi Pohiva, the first commoner to ever serve as prime minister.
The country's Crown Law office published an official "instrument of dissolution" signed by the monarch which dissolved parliament and called an election in November. "(I) do lawfully dissolve the Legislative Assembly...
and do command that new representatives of the nobles and the people be elected... no later than November 16," it said.
The decree said King Tupou acted after receiving advice from the parliamentary speaker Lord Tu'ivakano but did not give a reason for the unprecedented action.
However, Pohiva, who was elected in late 2014, survived a motion of no confidence earlier this year brought by nobles who alleged the former democracy activist was not competent to lead the country.
Tonga is the Pacific's only monarchy but has attempted to increase democracy in recent years. It has a 26-seat parliament with 17 members elected by the people and nine spots taken by hereditary nobles.
Related Topics
Recent Stories
Pak Vs NZ T20I: Orphaned children extended special invitation to watch match
Finance Minister lauds UNDP’s unwavering support during floods
President Raisi leaves for Iran from Karachi
Currency Rate In Pakistan - Dollar, Euro, Pound, Riyal Rates On 24 April 2024
Today Gold Rate in Pakistan 24 April 2024
Punjab CM inaugurates Pakistan’s first Virtual Women Police Station
Dutch model Donny Roelvink embraces Islam
Experts raise concerns over introduction of 10-stick packs
Iranian president arrives in Karachi
Law Minister expresses Govt's resolve to address issue of missing persons
Rizwan’s batting order may be changed: Sources
Nawaz Sharif to visit Guangzhou exhibition in China
More Stories From World
-
Tokyo stocks end higher tracking Wall Street gains
1 second ago -
Wildfires burn large land in Mongolia
4 seconds ago -
S. Korea's births keep falling in February
6 seconds ago -
China to send Spain new panda couple on April 29
9 seconds ago -
Chinese astronauts fix space station power supply after debris hit
12 seconds ago -
Italy marks fascist defeat amid TV censorship row
10 minutes ago
-
Russia energy sites on fire after drone attacks: governor
20 minutes ago -
Pakistan catching ride on global EV boom
30 minutes ago -
US markets rise for second straight day as sentiment improves
30 minutes ago -
Tokyo stocks end sharply higher
30 minutes ago -
Seven arrested in Australian 'terrorism' raids: police
30 minutes ago -
Acting Consul-General visits Pengzhou city, China to promote relations
50 minutes ago