Samiuela ʻAkilisi Pōhiva was a Tongan pro-democracy activist and politician. A key leader of the Democratic Party of the Friendly Islands (DPFI),he served as the Prime Minister of Tonga from 2014 to his death in 2019. He was only the fourth commoner to serve as Prime Minister,and the first commoner to be elected to that position by Parliament rather than appointed by the King.
The Cabinet of Tonga is the cabinet of the government of the Kingdom of Tonga. It is composed primarily of the ministers of government. The latter,including the Prime Minister,are appointed by the monarch. The Governor of Ha'apai and the Governor of Vava'u also serve on the Cabinet ex officio. When in session and presided over by the monarch,the Cabinet is known as the Privy Council.
The Attorney General of Tonga is Tonga's chief law officer,responsible for supervising Tongan law and advising the government on legal matters. Originally a Cabinet position held jointly with the portfolio of Minister of Justice,the office was made independent in 2009. The current Attorney General is Linda Folaumoetu'i.
Sunia Manu Fili is a Tongan politician and former Cabinet Minister. He is a former member of the Human Rights and Democracy Movement and the Democratic Party of the Friendly Islands.
Sione Sangster Saulala is a Tongan politician,broadcaster,and Cabinet Minister. He was a member of the Democratic Party of the Friendly Islands early in his political career.
ʻAlipate Tuʻivanuavou Vaea,Lord Vaea is a Tongan politician and a member of the Tongan nobility. He has served as Master of the Royal Household and "long-time palace archivist",as well as being Chairman of the Tonga Traditions Committee.
Tonga Tuʻiʻafitu,styled Lord Tuʻiʻafitu is a Tongan noble,clergyman,politician and Cabinet Minister.
ʻAisake Valu Eke is a Tongan politician and former Cabinet Minister.
Pōhiva Tu’i’onetoa was a Tongan accountant and politician who served as the 17th prime minister of Tonga from 2019 to 2021. Tu'i'onetoa succeeded Semisi Sika,who had served as acting prime minister,since the death of ʻAkilisi Pōhiva.
Saia Ma’u Piukala is a Tongan politician,surgeon,and former Cabinet Minister.
Siaosi ‘Ofakivahafolau Sovaleni,styled Hon. Hu‘akavameiliku,is a Tongan politician who served as the Prime Minister of Tonga from 2021 up until his resignation in December 2024. He had previously served as a Cabinet Minister,and from 2014 to 2017,he was Deputy Prime Minister of Tonga. He is the current estate holder of the village of Ha'asini.
Sione Vuna Faʻotusia was a Tongan politician,Cabinet Minister,and Member of the Legislative Assembly of Tonga who served as the deputy prime minister of Tonga from 2019 to 2020.
Poasi Mataele Tei is a Tongan politician and former Member of the Legislative Assembly of Tonga.
Semisi Tauelangi Fakahau was a Tongan politician and Cabinet Minister. He was a member of the Democratic Party of the Friendly Islands.
Tevita Lavemaau is a Tongan politician and Member of the Legislative Assembly of Tonga.
Viliami Manuopangai Faka’osiula Hingano was a Tongan politician and Cabinet Minister.
General elections were held in Tonga on 18 November 2021 to elect 17 of the 26 seats in the Legislative Assembly.
Tatafu Toma Moeaki is a Tongan politician,former Cabinet Minister,and civil servant.
Tēvita Fatafehi Puloka is a Tongan politician.
Sitenimoa Valevale,styled Lord Nuku,is a Tongan noble,politician,and Cabinet Minister. He represents the ʻEua noble constituency in the Legislative Assembly.
