Semisi Sika facts for kids
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Sēmisi Sika
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Sika in May 2019
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| Acting Prime Minister of Tonga | |
| In office 12 September 2019 – 8 October 2019 |
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| Monarch | Tupou VI |
| Preceded by | ʻAkilisi Pōhiva |
| Succeeded by | Pōhiva Tuʻiʻonetoa |
| Deputy Prime Minister of Tonga | |
| In office 16 January 2017 – 10 October 2019 |
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| Prime Minister | ʻAkilisi Pōhiva |
| Preceded by | Lord Maʻafu |
| Succeeded by | Sione Vuna Fa'otusia |
| Minister of Infrastructure and Tourism | |
| In office 18 April 2016 – 10 October 2019 |
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| Prime Minister | ʻAkilisi Pōhiva |
| Preceded by | ‘Etuate Lavulavu (Infrastructure) Pohiva Tuʻiʻonetoa (Tourism) |
| Succeeded by | 'Akosita Lavulavu |
| Member of the Tongan Parliament for Tongatapu 2 |
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| In office 26 November 2010 – 18 November 2021 |
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| Preceded by | none (constituency established) |
| Succeeded by | ʻUhilamoelangi Fasi |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 31 January 1968 |
| Nationality |  Tongan |
| Political party | Democratic Party of the Friendly Islands |
| Alma mater | Brigham Young University–Hawaii |
Semisi Kioa Lafu Sika (born 31 January 1968) is a well-known politician and businessman from Tonga. He was a Member of the Tongan Parliament for many years, from 2010 to 2021. In September 2019, he served as the acting prime minister after the passing of ʻAkilisi Pōhiva. Currently, he leads the Democratic Party of the Friendly Islands.
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Who is Semisi Sika?
Semisi Sika grew up in Haveluloto, Tonga. He went to Brigham Young University–Hawaii and earned a Bachelor of Science degree. Before he became a politician, he had several different jobs. He worked as a teacher and a travel agent. He also managed his own takeaway shop and a catering business.
Early Support for Democracy
Semisi Sika has always been a strong supporter of the democratic movement in Tonga. This movement works to give more power to the people and their elected representatives. In 2006, he took part in a protest march. He was later cleared of any wrongdoing related to this event.
Semisi Sika's Political Journey
Semisi Sika is a member of the Democratic Party of the Friendly Islands. His political career began when he was elected to Parliament in 2010. He represented the area of Tongatapu 2.
Becoming a Member of Parliament
He was re-elected in the 2014 elections. After this, he became the Chairman of the Committee of the Whole House. This is an important role in Parliament. In April 2016, he was given a new job as the Minister of Tourism and Infrastructure. This meant he was in charge of things like roads, buildings, and promoting Tonga as a travel destination.
Deputy Prime Minister and Acting Premier
After the 2017 election, Semisi Sika was appointed Deputy Prime Minister. This made him the second-highest leader in the government. In September 2019, when Prime Minister ʻAkilisi Pōhiva passed away, Semisi Sika stepped in as the acting prime minister. He served in this role for a short time.
He later ran for the position of Prime Minister but was not chosen. Despite this, he continues to lead the Democratic Party of the Friendly Islands. In December 2020, he put forward a motion to challenge the then-Prime Minister, Tuʻiʻonetoa. Semisi Sika ran in the 2021 Tongan general election but was not re-elected to Parliament.
Images for kids
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Sika in May 2019
See also
In Spanish: Semisi Sika para niños
