Tofa Fatialofa Momoʻe (13 March 1923 – 29 December 1980) was a Western Samoan politician. He served as a member of the Legislative Assembly from 1967 until his death, and as Minister for the Post Office, Radio and Broadcasting from 1970 to 1971.
Fatialofa Momoʻe | |
|---|---|
| Minister for the Post Office, Radio and Broadcasting | |
| In office 1970–1971 | |
| Preceded by | Faalavaau Galu |
| Succeeded by | Fuimaono Moasope |
| Member of the Legislative Assembly | |
| In office 1967–1980 | |
| Preceded by | Auelua Filipo |
| Succeeded by | Tuilaepa Aiono Sailele Malielegaoi |
| Constituency | Lepa |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 13 March 1923 |
| Died | 29 December 1980 (aged 57) Honolulu, United States |
Biography
editDuring his youth Momoʻe was a successful boxer.[1] He was elected to the Legislative Assembly in 1967, unseating incumbent MLA Auelua Filipo.[2] After being re-elected in 1970 he was appointed Minister for the Post Office, Radio and Broadcasting in the new government. However, he resigned from the cabinet the following year.[3]
He was re-elected to the Legislative Assembly again in 1973, 1976 and 1979.[2] He died in December 1980 during a visit to Honolulu to see the son of a friend ordained as a priest.[4]
References
edit- ^ A fond memory of 'Fati' Pacific Islands Monthly, July 1981, p8
- ^ a b Samoan election results by constituency 1964–2016 Samoa Election Results Database
- ^ In a nutshell Pacific Islands Monthly, May 1971, p28
- ^ Fatialofa Momoʻe Pacific Islands Monthly, February 1981, p74