ʿAkilisi Pohiva

prime minister of Tonga

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\u2018Akilisi Pohiva was a prominent Tongan politician who served as the country's prime minister from 2015 until his death in 2019. He was a leading figure in the pro-democracy movement in Tonga, advocating for greater political reform and representation. Pohiva was a member of the legislature and, as leader of the Democratic Party, won a significant number of seats in the 2010 elections, though his party did not secure an outright majority at that time. He was eventually elected prime minister in 2015, marking a significant moment for the reform movement.12

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…victory in December 2014 elections, ‘Akilisi Pohiva took office as prime minister in January 2015. Pohiva died in September 2019, however, and was replaced by Semisi Sika, who held the title of acting prime minister until later that month, when Pohiva Tu‘i‘onetoa was elected by the Fale Alea to fill…
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…victory in December 2014 elections, ‘Akilisi Pohiva took office as prime minister in January 2015. Pohiva died in September 2019, however, and was replaced by Semisi Sika, who held the title of acting prime minister until later that month, when Pohiva Tu‘i‘onetoa was elected by the Fale Alea to fill…
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