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How Tonga’s flawed constitution forces five PMs to choose: Tolerate royal scandals or demand reform

Explainer – Significant scrutiny of Tonga’s political system, sparked in the early 1980s, rapidly transformed public daily conversation, replacing talk of plantations and fishing with intense political debate. A new radio program known as Matalafo Laukai, hosted by veteran democracy campaigner ‘Akilisi Pōhiva from 1981 to 1984, was a primary catalyst. It prompted public debates about […] The post How Tonga’s flawed constitution forces five PMs t…
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kanivatonga.co.nz broke the news in on Tuesday, August 19, 2025.
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