In a surprising turn of events, Tonga's Prime Minister Siaosi Sovaleni has stepped down from his position on Monday, sending ripples through the Pacific nation. 🌊
\"I'll be resigning immediately according to the constitution,\" Sovaleni announced to the parliament, as reported by the Matangi Tonga news website. The sudden resignation comes ahead of an anticipated motion for a vote of no confidence, raising questions about the future leadership of the island nation.
Rhonda Hufanga, a parliament official, confirmed the resignation to AFP, stating, \"Yes, the prime minister has resigned but we're not sure what happens next. The parliament returns this afternoon.\"
With the political arena heating up, Tongans and international observers alike are eager to see how this unexpected development unfolds. Will there be a new leader ready to take the helm, or is Tonga heading into uncharted waters? 🌴⛵
Stay tuned as we keep you updated on this developing story! 🔔
Reference(s):
cgtn.com
