The Office of the Lord Speaker of Tonga’s Legislative Assembly has received the first written nomination for Prime Minister Designate.
The candidate’s name will remain confidential until it is revealed during a meeting of the Elected Representatives on Tuesday, 24 December 2024.
The nomination period for Prime Minister Designate remains open and will close at 4:30 PM on Monday, 23 December 2024.
A statement issued by the Lord Speaker confirmed the process, saying: “The name of the candidate will be revealed at a meeting of the Elected Representatives… where the sealed envelope containing the nomination will be opened.”
More nominations are expected before the deadline, setting the stage for a potentially competitive race.