Tofa Lio Foleni (born ~1952)[1] is a Samoan politician and former member of the Legislative Assembly of Samoa. He is a member of the Human Rights Protection Party.
Tofa Lio Foleni | |
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| Member of the Samoa Parliament for Faasaleleaga No. 3 | |
| In office 4 March 2016 – 9 April 2021 | |
| Preceded by | Tuileutu Alava'a Voi |
| Succeeded by | Tea Tooala Peato |
| Personal details | |
| Political party | Human Rights Protection Party |
Tofa is from the village of Saipipi in Savai'i.[1] He worked for the Ministry of Education for 40 years and as a businessman.[1] He was first elected to the Legislative Assembly in the 2016 Samoan general election[2] and appointed Associate Minister of Women, Community and Social Development.[3][4] He later became Associate Minister of Health. In June 2020 during the COVID-19 pandemic, he was accused of hosting a gathering at his home in violation of Samoa's emergency regulations.[5] He denied the breach.[6]
He lost his seat in the 2021 election.[7]
References
edit- ^ a b c Sialai Sarafina Sanerivi (31 March 2021). "Tofa grateful for the chance to serve". Samoa Observer. Retrieved 30 September 2021.
- ^ Sarafina Sanerivi (6 March 2016). "'An honour to serve'". Samoa Observer. Retrieved 30 September 2021.
- ^ "Samoa PM Names 13 Associate Ministers". Talanei. 26 March 2016. Retrieved 30 September 2021.
- ^ Diedre Fanene (1 April 2016). "Tofa's thrilling ride". Samoa Observer. Retrieved 30 September 2021.
- ^ Soli Wilson (5 June 2020). "Associate Minister denies emergency breach". Samoa Observer. Retrieved 30 September 2021.
- ^ Mata'afa Keni Lesa (12 June 2020). "Associate Minister of Health sets record straight". Samoa Observer. Retrieved 30 September 2021.
- ^ Joyetter Feagaimaali'i (10 April 2021). "F.A.S.T. landslide victory in Fa'asaleleaga No.4". Samoa Observer. Retrieved 30 September 2021.
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