MEMBERS of the Legislative Assembly today observed a minute of silence in honor of former parliamentarian and Minister of Finance the late Lord Matoto of Tu’anekivale who passed away last month.
The Speaker of Parliament, Lord Fakafanua also conveyed a condolence message and love to the family from the Legislative Assembly’s during this difficult time.
Late Lord Matoto was a civil servant, politician and Cabinet Minister. He was the Minister of Finance during Lord Sevele’s government and administration from 2008-2011.
He was one of the first Tongans to be named a Life Peer in Tonga’s hereditary nobility by King George Tupou V.
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