Tongans head to the polls today in an election described as a “real test” on how people feel about political reform.
Some 59,000 people have registered to vote in the general election, including on the supplementary roll.
There are 86 candidates contesting the 17 People’s Representatives seats in parliament.
Nine nobles representatives will also be elected.
In August the King dissolved the parliament amid concerns the government of Prime Minister Akilisi Pohiva was acting unconstitutionally and gathering power for itself.
Polling stations close at 4pm.
Results are expected to be announced today.
Source: Radio NZ
