Viliami Hingano
Viliami Hingano | |
|---|---|
| Member of Parliament for Haʻapai 12 | |
| In office 27 November 2014 – 16 November 2017 | |
| Preceded by | Moʻale Finau |
| Succeeded by | Moʻale Finau |
| Personal details | |
| Political party | None |
Viliami Manuopangai Faka’osiula Hingano is a Tongan politician and Member of the Legislative Assembly of Tonga.
Hingano ran in the 2010 Tongan general election but was unsuccessful. He was elected at the 2014 election, but his election was disputed, leading to a recount,[1] which he won.[2] In parliament, he generally sided with the Noble faction, opposing the government of ʻAkilisi Pōhiva's decision to withdraw from hosting the Pacific Games,[3] and opposing it in confidence votes.[4] In June 2016 he advocated for higher salaries for MPs.[5]
Hingano was defeated at the 2017 election, losing to Moʻale Finau.
References
- ^ "Tongan officials to recount votes in Ha'apai". RNZ. 4 December 2014. Retrieved 23 June 2020.
- ^ "Ha'apai 12 Ballot recount confirms Vili Hingano". Matangi Tonga. 9 December 2014. Retrieved 23 June 2020.
- ^ "Tongan Government Decision To Withdraw From Pacific Games Leads To Adjournment Of Parliament". Pacific Islands Report. 12 June 2017. Retrieved 23 June 2020.
- ^ "Tongan PM Akilisi Pohiva survives no- confidence vote". One PNG. 27 February 2017. Retrieved 23 June 2020.
- ^ "Tongan MP wants pay to match Pacific counterparts". RNZ. 16 June 2016. Retrieved 23 June 2020.
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