Electoral system
editThe Legislative Assembly had seven directly-elected members; three representing Tongatapu and nearby islands, two representing Haʻapai and two representing Vavaʻu and nearby islands.[2] A further seven members were elected by the nobility based on the same constituencies,[1] seven ministers (including the governors of Haʻapai and Vavaʻu) and a Speaker chosen by the monarch.[3]
Results
editThree incumbent MPs (Pousima Afeaki and Lopeti Tofaimalaealoa of Haʻapai and Lopoi Tupou of Tongatapu) lost their seats.[1]
| Constituency | Elected members | |
|---|---|---|
| Commoners | ||
| Haʻapai | Tevita Sale Taufa | |
| Latunipulu Unga | ||
| Tongatapu | Tuilatai Mataele | |
| Vili Ahio Vaipulu | ||
| Sekonaia Tu'akoi | ||
| Vavaʻu | Lataipouono Niusini | |
| Masao Paasi | ||
| Source: Pacific Islands Monthly | ||
Aftermath
editThe newly elected Legislative Assembly was opened by King Tāufaʻāhau Tupou IV on 19 June.[1]
References
edit- ^ a b c d They clowned their man to victory Pacific Islands Monthly, July 1969, p33
- ^ New Tongan Parliament Elected Pacific Islands Monthly, June 1948, p74
- ^ Tonga Elects New Parliament: History of the Growth of Democracy Recalled Pacific Islands Monthly, July 1948, pp21–22