A potential candidate for Prime Minister of Tonga says the nobility will forward Lord Vaea as their preferred PM.
The nine Noble's Representatives and 17 People's Representatives are preparing to nominate candidates for the Prime Minister Designate which is expected to be appointed by the King before Christmas.
The leader of the Democracy Party 'Akilisi Pohiva says he has met with the seven independent MPs and sought their feedback on the process.
He says the independents have already met with the noble representatives who indicated they will put forward the previous Minister of Internal Affairs, Vaea.
Mr Pohiva says his party will decide on a nomination by the end of the week and has suggested he is a favourite for a nomination.
"Well as a leader, normally as a leader of a party he would be or he should be the Prime Minister but remember we also have the independent candidates. They may come forward with a nomination."
The leader of the Democracy Party 'Akilisi Pohiva.
Tonga Prime Minister 'Akilisi Pohiva. Photo: RNZ
