Fatafehi Fuatakifolaha (April 1944[1] – August 2017[2]), styled Lord Veikune, was a Tongan noble and politician.[3] He held the hereditary title of lord Veikune until 2006. He was a civil servant and later a member of the Legislative Assembly. He was appointed the speaker from 1999 to 2001 and from 2005 to 2006.[4] He lost the speakership and his noble title due to conviction for tax evasion and bribery.[5]
Lord Veikune | |
|---|---|
| Speaker of the Legislative Assembly | |
| In office 1999 – 2001 | |
| Preceded by | Lord Fusitu'a |
| Succeeded by | Lord Tuʻivakanō |
| Speaker of the Legislative Assembly | |
| In office 2005 – 2006 | |
| Preceded by | Lord Tuʻivakanō |
| Succeeded by | Havea Tu‘iha‘angana |
| Member of the Legislative Assembly | |
| Constituency | Vavaʻu Nobles' constituency |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Fatafehi Fuatakifolaha 12 April 1944 Kolofo'ou |
| Died | August 2017 |
| Spouse | ‘Atilua Veikune |
| Children | 5 |
References
edit- ^ Who's who in Oceania, 1980-1981. Institute for Polynesian Studies, Brigham Young University--Hawaii Campus. 1980. ISBN 9780939154135.
- ^ "Former speaker of Parliament (Veikune) passed away". www.parliament.gov.to.
- ^ "Fuatakifolaha Fatafehi Veikune died yesterday – TBC".
- ^ "List of Speakers of the Tongan Legislative Assembly". 14 August 2020. Archived from the original on 2020-08-14.
- ^ "Tongan noble loses his title and position as Speaker after being convicted on criminal charges". RNZ. 7 February 2006.
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