Foʻisala Lilo Tuʻu Ioane (born 1972)[1] is a Samoan politician and member of the Legislative Assembly of Samoa. He was elected as an Independent politician, but has now joined the FAST party.
Foʻisala Lilo Tuʻu Ioane | |
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| Member of the Samoan Parliament for Gagaʻifomauga No. 2 | |
| Assumed office 21 June 2022 | |
| Preceded by | Vaʻele Paʻiaʻaua Iona Sekuini |
| Personal details | |
| Political party | Independent Faʻatuatua i le Atua Samoa ua Tasi (2022–present) |
Foʻisala is a farmer and businessman from Lefagaoaliʻi.[1] He had wanted to contest the Gaga'ifomauga 2 constituency in the 2021 Samoan general election, but opted out for personal reasons.[1] He was elected to the Legislative Assembly of Samoa in the 2022 Gagaʻifomauga 2 by-election.[2] He ran as an independent after failing to secure the endorsement of the Faʻatuatua i le Atua Samoa ua Tasi (FAST) Party, but announced that he would join FAST if elected.[1][3]
Following the election Foʻisala joined the FAST party.[4] He was sworn in on 21 June 2022.[5][6] On 6 July 2022 he was sworn in as Associate Minister for Health.[7]
References
edit- ^ a b c d Sialai Sarafina Sanerivi (28 May 2022). "Lefagaoaliʻi matai aspires for public office". Samoa Observer. Archived from the original on 28 May 2022. Retrieved 3 June 2022.
- ^ Sialai Sarafina Sanerivi (4 June 2022). "Foʻisala is Gagaifomauga No. 2 Member-elect". Samoa Observer. Retrieved 4 June 2022.
- ^ Sialai Sarafina Sanerivi (4 June 2022). "New Gagaifomauga No.2 MP-elect keen to join F.A.S.T." Samoa Observer. Retrieved 5 June 2022.
- ^ Mataiʻa Lanuola Tusani T - Ah Tong (20 June 2022). "New Member-elect honours village's party choice". Samoa Observer. Retrieved 21 June 2022.
- ^ Mika, Talaia (21 June 2022). "FAST Party welcomes Gagaifomauga No 2 Member of Parliament". Talamua Online. Apia. Archived from the original on 21 June 2022. Retrieved 21 June 2022.
- ^ Mataiʻa Lanuola Tusani T - Ah Tong (21 June 2022). "New M.P. takes parliamentary oath". Samoa Observer. Retrieved 22 June 2022.
- ^ Sialai Sarafina Sanerivi (6 July 2022). "Two more Associate Ministers sworn-in". Samoa Observer. Retrieved 7 July 2022.
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