PM 'Aisake Eke: First public speech, former Cabinet Ministers remain in temporary positions until new Ministers appointed

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PM 'Aisake Eke: First public speech, former Cabinet Ministers remain in temporary positions until new Ministers appointed

Eke’s inaugural public speech was live-streamed from the Prime Minister’s office in Nuku’alofa this afternoon. He congratulated the king on his appointment, mentioning the Tongan saying, ‘Oku tu’a e sino’ kae ‘eiki ‘a e fatongia’. This means Eke is still a commoner, but his appointment by the king represents his duty as regal. “‘Pea oku […] The post PM ‘Aisake Eke: First public speech, former Cabinet Ministers remain in temporary positions until…