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Tofa Lio Foleni

Tofa Lio Foleni

Samoan politician

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.

Quick Facts Member of the Samoa Parliament for Faasaleleaga No. 3, Preceded by ...

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

  1. [1]
    Sialai Sarafina Sanerivi (31 March 2021). "Tofa grateful for the chance to serve". Samoa Observer. Retrieved 30 September 2021.
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    Sarafina Sanerivi (6 March 2016). "'An honour to serve'". Samoa Observer. Retrieved 30 September 2021.
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    "Samoa PM Names 13 Associate Ministers". Talanei. 26 March 2016. Retrieved 30 September 2021.
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    Diedre Fanene (1 April 2016). "Tofa's thrilling ride". Samoa Observer. Retrieved 30 September 2021.
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    Soli Wilson (5 June 2020). "Associate Minister denies emergency breach". Samoa Observer. Retrieved 30 September 2021.
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    Mata'afa Keni Lesa (12 June 2020). "Associate Minister of Health sets record straight". Samoa Observer. Retrieved 30 September 2021.
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    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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