Tuvalu voters toss out cabinet minister who forced a by-election Posted at 05:36 on 11 September, 2013 UTC Leneuoti Matusi has won the by-election on Tuvalu’s Nui atoll. The seat became vacant after the sudden resignation of Taom Tanukale in July, during a prolonged political crisis. Mr Tanukale, who had been health minister in the Willie Telavi government, contested the by-election, finishing second with newcomer, Palemene Anelu, third. Leneuoti Matusi is a former civil servant. Pacnews reports that is not yet known whether the new MP will support the government or the opposition. The Tuvalu government had a majority of two going into the by-election. News Content © Radio New Zealand International PO Box 123, Wellington, New Zealand
Posted on: Wed, 11 Sep 2013 07:45:24 +0000
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