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Isaia Taape

Isaia Taape

Tuvaluan politician

Isaia Vaipuna Taape is a Tuvaluan politician. He entered parliament by winning a by-election on 19 July 2017 to represent Vaitupu. The by-election was triggered by incumbent MP Apisai Ielemia's dismissal from the seat by court order.[1] He joined the benches of the parliamentary majority of prime minister Enele Sopoaga.[1]

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He was reelected in the 2019 Tuvaluan general election.[2] He was appointed the Minister for Health, Social Welfare & Gender Affairs in the Natano Ministry.

He was unseated in the 2024 Tuvaluan general election.[3][4]


References

  1. [1]
    "Legitimacy of Tuvalu by-election questioned". Radio New Zealand. 21 August 2017. Retrieved 21 August 2017.
  2. [2]
    Tahana, Jamie (10 September 2019). "Tuvalu elections: large turnover for new parliament". Radio New Zealand. Retrieved 29 February 2024.
  3. [3]
    Marinaccio, Jess (2024-01-29). "Tuvalu's 2024 general election: a new political landscape". Devpolicy Blog from the Development Policy Centre. Retrieved 2024-02-28.
  4. [4]
    "Tuvalu general election: Six newcomers in parliament". Radio New Zealand. 29 January 2024. Retrieved 29 January 2024.
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