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Sika runs a takeaway shop and catering firm.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://pacific.scoop.co.nz/2010/11/tongan-election-independent-power-brokers-may-hold-key-to-choice-of-pm/ |title=Tongan elections: Independent power brokers may hold key to choice of PM |author=Pesi Fonua |publisher=Pacific Scoop |date=2010-11-26 |accessdate=2010-12-02}}</ref> He is a longstanding supporter of the democratic movement in Tonga.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://forums.planet-tonga.com/viewtopic.php?f=19&t=29046 |title=Planet Tonga Exclusive Interview with Semisi Sika |publisher=Planet Tonga |date=2006-11-22 |accessdate=2010-12-02 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110715091824/http://forums.planet-tonga.com/viewtopic.php?f=19&t=29046 |archive-date=2011-07-15 |url-status=dead}}</ref> In 2007 he was one of three people, including [[Human Rights and Democracy Movement]] leader [[ʻAkilisi Pōhiva]], prosecuted over his leadership of a protest march in June |
Sika runs a takeaway shop and catering firm.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://pacific.scoop.co.nz/2010/11/tongan-election-independent-power-brokers-may-hold-key-to-choice-of-pm/ |title=Tongan elections: Independent power brokers may hold key to choice of PM |author=Pesi Fonua |publisher=Pacific Scoop |date=2010-11-26 |accessdate=2010-12-02}}</ref> He is a longstanding supporter of the democratic movement in Tonga.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://forums.planet-tonga.com/viewtopic.php?f=19&t=29046 |title=Planet Tonga Exclusive Interview with Semisi Sika |publisher=Planet Tonga |date=2006-11-22 |accessdate=2010-12-02 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110715091824/http://forums.planet-tonga.com/viewtopic.php?f=19&t=29046 |archive-date=2011-07-15 |url-status=dead}}</ref> In 2007 he was one of three people, including [[Human Rights and Democracy Movement]] leader [[ʻAkilisi Pōhiva]], prosecuted over his leadership of a protest march in June 2006.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://en.tahitipresse.pf/2007/02/tonga-protest-leaders-plead-not-guilty/ |title=Tonga protest leaders plead not guilty |publisher=Tahiti Presse |date=2007-02-12 |accessdate=2010-12-02 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110723093558/http://en.tahitipresse.pf/2007/02/tonga-protest-leaders-plead-not-guilty/ |archive-date=2011-07-23 |url-status=dead}}</ref> |
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==Political career== |
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Revision as of 11:11, 13 September 2019
Sēmisi Sika | |
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 Sika in May 2019 | |
| Prime Minister of Tonga | |
Acting | |
| Assumed office 12 September 2019 | |
| Monarch | Tupou VI |
| Preceded by | ʻAkilisi Pōhiva |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 31 January 1968 |
| Political party | Democratic Party of the Friendly Islands |
Sēmisi Kioa Lafu Sika (born 31 January 1968) is a Tongan politician and businessman who has served as a member of the Tongan Parliament since 2010. He became acting prime minister on 12 September 2019 following the death of ʻAkilisi Pōhiva.
Career and activism
Sika runs a takeaway shop and catering firm.[1] He is a longstanding supporter of the democratic movement in Tonga.[2] In 2007 he was one of three people, including Human Rights and Democracy Movement leader ʻAkilisi Pōhiva, prosecuted over his leadership of a protest march in June 2006.[3]
Political career
A member of the Democratic Party of the Friendly Islands, Sika was elected to Parliament in the seat of Tongatapu 2 in the 2010 elections. He was re-elected in the 2014 and 2017 elections.
Sika became acting premier following the death of Prime Minister ʻAkilisi Pōhiva on 12 September 2019.[4]
References
- ^ Pesi Fonua (2010-11-26). "Tongan elections: Independent power brokers may hold key to choice of PM". Pacific Scoop. Retrieved 2010-12-02.
- ^ "Planet Tonga Exclusive Interview with Semisi Sika". Planet Tonga. 2006-11-22. Archived from the original on 2011-07-15. Retrieved 2010-12-02.
- ^ "Tonga protest leaders plead not guilty". Tahiti Presse. 2007-02-12. Archived from the original on 2011-07-23. Retrieved 2010-12-02.
- ^ "Tongan PM 'Akilisi Pohiva dies, aged 78". RNZ. 12 September 2019. Retrieved 12 September 2019.
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