FOUR candidates have been confirmed to vie for Vava’u 14 vacant electoral seat in Parliament in the by-election in March.
The Election Commission made the confirmation following the closing of candidacy registration yesterday.
The candidates are:
1. Viliami Tinitali Piukala, Pangaimotu
2. Sione Fataua Halatanu, Hunga
3. Moále Ótunuku, Longomapu
4. Matini Fatanitavake Maáfu ó Veikune Tuítonga Veikune, Longomapu
The by-election on March 28 is to elect a new People Representative for the constituency following the resignation of the former MP, Dr. Saia Piukala who has been appointed as World Health Organisation (WHO) Regional Director for the Western Pacific.