The political system is based on personal alliances and loyalties derived from clan and family connections.
[3] The Parliament of Tuvalu is rare among national legislatures in that it is non-partisan in nature.
[3] On 26 February 2024, Feleti Teo was appointed as prime minister, after he was elected unopposed by the parliament.
[4][5][6][7][8] On 27 February, Sir Iakoba Italeli was elected as the Speaker of the Parliament of Tuvalu in an uncontested ballot.
[9] Teo also appointed the members of the Cabinet on 27 February.