Samiuela ʻAkilisi Pōhiva was a Tongan pro-democracy activist and politician. A key leader of the Democratic Party of the Friendly Islands (DPFI),he served as the Prime Minister of Tonga from 2014 to his death in 2019. He was only the fourth commoner to serve as Prime Minister,and the first commoner to be elected to that position by Parliament rather than appointed by the King.
The Cabinet of Tonga is the cabinet of the government of the Kingdom of Tonga. It is composed primarily of the ministers of government. The latter,including the Prime Minister,are appointed by the monarch. The Governor of Ha'apai and the Governor of Vava'u also serve on the Cabinet ex officio. When in session and presided over by the monarch,the Cabinet is known as the Privy Council.
Samiu Kuita Vaipulu is a Tongan politician and Cabinet Minister. He was the Deputy Prime Minister from 2010 to 2014 and is currently Minister for Trade and Economic Development.
Sione Sangster Saulala is a Tongan politician,broadcaster,and Cabinet Minister. He was a member of the Democratic Party of the Friendly Islands early in his political career.
Siale ʻAtaongo Kaho,Lord Tuʻivakanō is a Tongan politician who served as the prime minister of Tonga from 2010 to 2014.
'Siosaʻia Lausiʻi,Lord Maʻafu Tukuiʻaulahi,also known as Lord Maʻafu,was a Tongan politician,military officer,and member of the Tongan nobility.
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Tonga Tuʻiʻafitu,styled Lord Tuʻiʻafitu is a Tongan noble,clergyman,politician and Cabinet Minister.
ʻAisake Valu Eke is a Tongan politician and former Cabinet Minister.
Pōhiva Tu’i’onetoa was a Tongan accountant and politician who served as the 17th prime minister of Tonga from 2019 to 2021. Tu'i'onetoa succeeded Semisi Sika,who had served as acting prime minister,since the death of ʻAkilisi Pōhiva.
Saia Ma’u Piukala is a Tongan politician,surgeon,and former Cabinet Minister.
Siaosi ‘Ofakivahafolau Sovaleni,styled Hon. Hu‘akavameiliku,is a Tongan politician who served as the Prime Minister of Tonga from 2021 up until his resignation in December 2024. He had previously served as a Cabinet Minister,and from 2014 to 2017,he was Deputy Prime Minister of Tonga. He is the current estate holder of the village of Ha'asini.
Poasi Mataele Tei is a Tongan politician and former Member of the Legislative Assembly of Tonga.
Semisi Tauelangi Fakahau was a Tongan politician and Cabinet Minister. He was a member of the Democratic Party of the Friendly Islands.
Viliami Manuopangai Faka’osiula Hingano was a Tongan politician and Cabinet Minister.
General elections were held in Tonga on 18 November 2021 to elect 17 of the 26 seats in the Legislative Assembly.
Tatafu Toma Moeaki is a Tongan politician,former Cabinet Minister,and civil servant.
Sitenimoa Valevale,styled Lord Nuku,is a Tongan noble,politician,and Cabinet Minister. He represents the ʻEua noble constituency in the Legislative Assembly.
Paula Piveni Piukala is a Tongan politician and Member of the Legislative Assembly of Tonga. He is a member of the Democratic Party of the Friendly Islands.
Siale ‘Akau’ola is a Tongan civil servant and Cabinet Minister.
