
Constitution of Tonga
20 October 2025
Electoral Commission Appoints Mr. Sam Vao as Acting Supervisor of Elections
20 January 2026The Electoral Commission announces the retirement of the Supervisor of Elections, Mr. Pita Vuki, effective 6 January 2026. Mr. Vuki concludes a distinguished career spanning more than 28 years of service within the Government and the Electoral Commission.
Throughout his tenure, Mr. Vuki has exemplified integrity, dedication, and professionalism, guiding the electoral process with wisdom and impartiality. His leadership has been instrumental in strengthening democratic institutions and ensuring that elections in the Kingdom of Tonga are conducted with fairness, transparency, and credibility.
The Electoral Commission is currently undertaking the recruitment process to appoint a substantive successor to the role of Supervisor of Elections.
The Commission wishes to extend our heartfelt gratitude to Mr. Vuki for his invaluable contributions and wish him a happy and fulfilling retirement.
Ongoongo Tukuatu
Maú Vahenga Mālōlō mei he Ngaue á e Supavaisa ó e Fili.
Óku fakahā heni é he Komisoni Fili á e maú vahenga mālōlō á e Supavaisa ó e Fili, Pita Vuki mei he ngaue ó kamata mei he áho 6 ó Sanuali 2026. Ko e lava ia á éne fakahoko fatongia mateaki ó laka hake í he taú é 28 í he Puleánga pea mo e Komisoni Fili.
Lolotonga á éne fakahoko fatongia, naá ne hoko ko e tā sipinga lelei ki hono fakahoko lelei ó e fatongia, í he fai mateaki mo faka-polofesinale í he tataki á e ngaahi founga fakahoko ó e fili áki á e ílo mo e íkai ha filifilimanako. Ko éne founga taki naé áonga í hono fakamalohia ó e ngaahi naunau faka-temokalati pea mo fakapapauí óku fakahoko á e ngaahi fili í he fonua ni í he átakai óku taau, áta ki tuá pea mo falalaánga foki.
Óku ngaue ai á e Komisoni ki he founga ó hono kumi ha taha ke hoko atu á e fatongia ó e Supavaisa ó e Fili.
Óku fai ai é he Komisoni á e fakamalo loto hounga ki a Pita Vuki í heéne ngaahi toó fatongia lelei naé fakahoko pea mo e talamonu ke ne maú ha mālōlo fiefia mo tāpuekina foki.




