Academic Says Tonga PM's Speech "Strong" Featured
A political scientist says Tonga's new Prime Minister has got off to a strong start with his inaugural speech to the nation.
'Akilisi Pohiva, who was elected last month, is the first commoner to be elected to prime minister.
In his inaugural speech to the civil service and the nation on Friday, Mr Pohiva said he is humbled by the enormity of the task ahead and outlined his plans to cut government excesses, including official travel.
The director of Massey University's Pasifika Centre, Malakai Koloamatangi, says his speech made a good start to his term in office.
"He has heavy burdens placed on him and people expect a lot more from him than, say, if was another prime minister. So he has to make these strong statements and ensure that his administration starts off on the right foot."
Malakai Koloamatangi says the Prime Minister will face obstacles in his efforts to bring greater transparency and accountability to the Government.
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MĀLIE 'AUPITO KAUFUSI HO'O FAKAMANATU MAÍ...'Ikai 'ilo 'e Dr. Koloamatangi 'a e faikehekehe 'o e lea puhi fāvaí 'ata'atā mo e lea'aki ha me'a 'aonga mo mahu'inga ki he fonuá (statesmanship).
Kuo tau kina he fanga ki'i toketā tui faka-palataha 'enau politiki. 'Ikai faka'aonga'i 'enau ako faka-saienisí (political science) ka e ho'atā mālie mai 'enau poupou politiki faka-palatahá. Mo'oni e lau 'a e kau hauā: Ko 'etau fu'u sioki hopi. -
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a e inexperience 'a e Kapineti 'e Koloamatangi e! 'Oku fefe leva 'a e Government Expenses, na'e holo pe na'e tuputupulefonua ia? Toatu ho'o view,,,, PM speech has got off to a good start eh! Pea ko e taimi leva 'oku ha ia,,,, PM's action has end up with WHAT?