The Legislative Assembly of Tonga is the unicameral legislature of Tonga. The assembly has 26 members in which 17 members elected by majority of the people for a 5-year term in multi-seat constituencies via the single non-transferable vote system. There are 9 members elected by the 33 hereditary nobles of Tonga. The Assembly is controlled by the speaker of the House who is elected by majority of the elected members of Parliament and constitutionally 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.
Samiu Kuita Vaipulu is a Tongan politician and Cabinet Minister. He was the Tongan Deputy Prime Minister from 2010 to 2014 and is currently Minister for Trade and Economic Development.
Nikotimasi Fatafehi Laufilitonga Kakau Vahaʻi,styled Lord Vaha'i,is a Tongan noble and politician. He holds the title of Vahaʻi of Foʻui.
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.
Malakai Fakatoufifita,styled Lord Tuʻilakepa,is a Tongan noble,politician,and Member of the Legislative Assembly of Tonga.
Siale ʻAtaongo Kaho,Lord Tuʻivakanō is a Tongan politician who served as the Prime Minister of Tonga from 2010 to 2014.
Siosaʻia Lausiʻi,Lord Maʻafu Tukuiʻaulahi,also known as Lord Maʻafu,was a Tongan politician,military officer,and member of the Tongan nobility.
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.
ʻAisake Valu Eke is a Tongan politician and former Cabinet Minister.
David Fulivai is a Tongan noble,politician,and former member of the Legislative Assembly of Tonga. He has previously served as Governor of Vava'u. He is the 10th Noble Fulivai since 2002.
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.
Siaosi ‘Ofakivahafolau Sovaleni styled Hon. Hu'akavameiliku is a Tongan politician who has served as the Prime Minister of Tonga since 2021. He has 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.
Poasi Mataele Tei is a Tongan politician and former 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.
Sitenimoa Valevale,styled Lord Nuku,is a Tongan noble,politician,and Cabinet Minister. He represents the ʻEua noble constituency in the Legislative Assembly.
Kalaniuvalu Fotofili,styled Prince Kalaniuvalu Fotofili,is a Tongan noble and politician.
Paula Piveni Piukala is a Tongan politician and Member of the Legislative Assembly of Tonga. He is a member of the Democratic Party of the Friendly Islands.
