As always, an extremely productive discussion during our regular meeting between His Majesty the King and we the Brethren Lords of the Realm (with myself, Lord Vahaāi, Lord Tuita and Lord Malupo Zooming in from abroad) On todayās agenda - some proposed amendments put forward from the Attorney General, Supervisor of Elections and Privy Council to the Constitution with respect to the residency qualification for candidates and electors (Lords and people alike) and the disqualification of the same, subject to standard court proceedings and/or orders versus the newly proposed āundischarged Bankruptcy Orderā or āReceivershipā. A healthy debate from the Attorney General and the Supervisor of Elections expanding upon the reasoning for, and defending the basis for, the amendments. In response, some insightful exposition, and thoughtful views and reasoning expounded by we, the Brethren Lords, highlighting some important considerations that needed to be taken into account. At the forefront of the Brethren Lordsā concerns were- Anticorruption considerations via the possible misuse of the amendments by candidates owing unpaid moneys under court orders to be elected under the proposed amendments - and paid by peopleās taxes, only to be later disqualified due to bankruptcy or receivership. At which point the countryās resources have already been misused by payment to the now disqualified candidate. As always - opened and closed with a prayer. And with the Brethren Lords voiced as one - Long Live the King. š¹š“šš½āļøš”ļøšš”ļøāļøšš½š¹š“ (at Royal Palace, Tonga) https://www.instagram.com/p/CqWxSO1v84T/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=















