ʻAkilisi Pōhiva
Tongan Prime Minister and activist
Born
1941
84 years ago
Died
Category
Leaders & Politicians
Country
Tonga
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Served as the Prime Minister of Tonga from 2014 until his death in 2019. Elected to the Tongan Parliament in 1999, played a fundamental role in advocating for democratic reforms and transparency in government. Worked extensively for the rights of the Tongan people and promoted educational initiatives throughout the nation. His leadership was marked by efforts to enhance the political landscape of Tonga and push for greater accountability among public officials.
First elected Prime Minister from a pro-democracy movement
Advocated for constitutional reforms
Pushed for equal rights and government transparency
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