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Aiono Afaese Toleafoa

Aiono Afaese Toleafoa

Samoan politician

Aiono Afaese Toleafoa is a Samoan politician. He is a member of the Human Rights Protection Party.

Quick Facts Member of the Samoan Parliament for Aana Alofi No. 2, Preceded by ...

Toleafoa is the son of former Speaker and MP Leaupepe Toleafoa Faafisi.[1] He was first elected to the Legislative Assembly of Samoa in the April 2021 Samoan general election, winning his father's seat of Aana Alofi No. 2.[1] Before entering politics, he managed the Toleafoa Company, operating supermarkets, petrol stations and public transport.[1] On 12 July 2021, he agreed to resign from parliament and agreed not to contest the resulting by-election as part of the settlement of an election petition.[2] On 13 July, he changed his mind, and the petition will now proceed to trial.[3] On 16 August 2021, his election was voided after he was found guilty of five counts of bribery and treating.[4]

References

  1. [1]
    Joyetter Feagaimaali'i (15 April 2021). "Aiono Afaese Toleafoa carries on father's legacy". Samoa Observer. Retrieved 16 April 2021.
  2. [2]
    Lanuola Tusani Tupufia - Ah Tong (12 July 2012). "Former Speaker's son resigns, bows out of by-election". Samoa Observer. Retrieved 12 July 2021.
  3. [3]
    Lanuola Tusani Tupufia - Ah Tong (13 July 2021). "Aana Alofi No. 2 Member-elect to pursue case". Samoa Observer. Retrieved 13 July 2021.
  4. [4]
    Matai'a Lanuola Tusani T - Ah Tong (16 August 2021). "Election of Aana Alofi No.2 MP declared void; by-election ordered". Samoa Observer. Retrieved 16 August 2021.


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