Tonga Deputy PM resigns amidst no confidence motion

Vuna Fa'otusia
Photo: Kaniva Tonga / Kalino Lātū
The resignation adds to the pressure faced by Prime Minister Pohiva Tu'i'onetoa, who is likely to face a motion of no confidence when parliament next sits.
Fa'otusia is one of 10 people who signed a letter calling for a motion against the prime minister.
That letter, tabled last week, outlines seven allegations against Tu'i'onetoa, mostly around government spending.
If a vote is held when the 26 seat parliament next sits on 12 January, supporters of the move may only need the support of 13 MPs with at least one representative overseas and unable to vote.
One of the nine Noble MPs in the House said last week's motion was historic and unique.

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