Tonga's prime minister resigns ahead of no confidence vote, local media report
ReutersDEC 2 2024
The resignation of Sovaleni was the best decision both for him and for the country, following a stressful tenure and ahead of a no-confidence motion that was likely to pass. Hopefully the next prime minister will be able to lead Tonga until the upcoming general election.
It's never good news when someone like Sovelani is effectively forced to step down due to petty political disputes. Given the US-China geopolitical contest for influence in the Pacific, a strong leader like him is needed now more than ever to strike a policy balance and protect national interests.