Government intervention in Pacific Games Council concerning: Tongan MP Featured
Lord Fusitu'a MP
1 June, 2016. A senior Tongan MP has accused the government of Akilisi Pohiva of undermining the Pacific Games Council by trying to oust the head of the organising committee for the 2019 Games in Nuku'alofa.
The government declared vacant the chief executive position held by former Prime Minister, Fred Sevele - a move that forced the Games' executive director to back Lord Sevele and say he will remain in the position.
MP Lord Fusitu'a has told Pacific Beat, the Government's move threatens to tarnish Tonga's international reputation and, if needed, there would be enough support in Parliament to block the move.
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