Tofilau Eti Alesana was a Samoan politician who served as the fifth prime minister of Samoa from 1982 to 1985,and again from 1988 until his resignation in 1998.
SusugaTuilaʻepa Lupesoliai Neioti Aiono Saʻilele Malielegaoi is a Samoan politician and economist who served as the sixth prime minister of Samoa from 1998 to 2021. Tuilaʻepa is Samoa's longest serving prime minister and was leader of the opposition from 2021 to 2022. Since 1998,he has led the Human Rights Protection Party (HRPP). Tuilaʻepa first entered parliament in 1981 when he won a by-election to represent the electorate of Lepā. He also served as deputy prime minister and minister of finance in the government of Prime Minister Tofilau Eti Alesana,and also held the portfolios of Tourism and Trade,Commerce &Industry.
AfiogaFiamēNaomi Mataʻafa is a Samoan politician and High Chiefess (matai) who has served as the seventh Prime Minister of Samoa and leader of the Faʻatuatua i le Atua Samoa ua Tasi (FAST) party since 2021.
Tapunuu Niko Lee Hang was a Samoan politician and Cabinet Minister. He was a member of the Human Rights Protection Party.
Tuʻuʻu Anasiʻi Leota is a Samoan politician and former Cabinet Minister. Previously a member of the Human Rights Protection Party,he is now a member of the Faʻatuatua i le Atua Samoa ua Tasi (FAST) party.
Tuiloma Pule Alaimoana Unasa Lameko Gae’e was a Samoan politician and Cabinet Minister. He was a member of the Human Rights Protection Party.
General elections were held in Samoa on 31 March 2006 to determine the composition of the 14th Parliament. The main contesting parties were that of incumbent Prime Minister Tuilaʻepa Saʻilele Malielegaoi,of the Human Rights Protection Party (HRPP);and the Samoan Democratic United Party (SDUP). In addition,three other parties,the Christian Party (SCP),the Samoa Party (SP),and the Samoa Progressive Party (SPP),competed in the election. The result was a landslide victory for the HRPP,which won 33 of the 49 seats. The newly founded SDUP secured ten seats,and the remaining six were won by independents. After the election,three independents joined the HRPP,increasing the party's seat count to 36.
General elections were held in Samoa on 2 March 2001 to determine the composition of the 13th Parliament. Prime minister Tuilaʻepa Saʻilele Malielegaoi led the Human Rights Protection Party (HRPP) into the election. Opposition leader and former prime minister and future head of state,Tui Ātua Tupua Tamasese Efi led the Samoan National Development Party (SNDP) into the election. The HRPP won 23 seats,but initially fell short of a majority. The SNDP won 13 seats,the Samoan United People's Party secured one seat and the remaining 12 were won by independents. Following the election,all 12 independents joined the HRPP,giving the party a majority in parliament and allowing Tuila'epa to remain prime minister.
Tuiletufuga Le Mamea Ropati Mualia is a Samoan politician,and member of the Council of Deputies. He has served as a Cabinet Minister,Leader of the Opposition and represented the constituency for Lefaga &Falese'ela for over thirty years. He was a founding member of the Human Rights Protection Party.
The Tautua Samoa Party was a political party in Samoa. The party's policies include economic development,particularly in the agricultural sector,public service reform,a limit on the number of Associate Ministers,and a reduction in the term of Parliament from 5 to 3 or 4 years. Its president was Afualo Wood Salele.
Muagututagata Peter Ah Him is a Samoan politician and former member of the Legislative Assembly of Samoa. He represented the constituency of Sagaga-Le-Usoga and was a member of the Human Rights Protection Party. He is the younger brother of Maualaivao Pat Ah Him.
Vaʻai Papu Vailupe,also known as Mafasolia Papu Vailupe,was a Samoan politician and accountant who served as a Cabinet Minister. He was the leader of the Tautua Samoa Party from 2010 to 2011. His father is former Prime Minister Vaʻai Kolone,who co-founded the Human Rights Protection Party (HRPP). His younger brother Asiata Sale'imoa Va'ai was leader of the Samoan Democratic United Party.
Safuneituʻuga Paʻaga Neri is a Samoan politician and former Cabinet Minister. She was the third Samoan woman ever appointed to Cabinet. She is a member of the Human Rights Protection Party.
General elections were held in Samoa on 4 March 2011,to determine the composition of the 15th Parliament. Two parties contested the election,the ruling Human Rights Protection Party (HRPP),which had been in power for most of the time since 1982,led by Prime Minister Tuilaʻepa Saʻilele Malielegaoi and the newly founded Tautua Samoa Party (TSP) led by Vaʻai Papu Vailupe,which several minor parties had merged into. The election occurred following amendments to the electoral act in 2009,including the introduction of the Monotoga law,a requirement for aspiring candidates to dedicate traditional village service and commitments. As a result,three TSP aspiring candidates,including a challenger for the prime minister's seat,were disqualified by the Supreme Court for failing to satisfy this law.
Leaupepe Toleafoa Apulu Faafisi is a Samoan politician. He has served as a Cabinet Minister and as Speaker of the Legislative Assembly of Samoa. He is a member of the Human Rights Protection Party (HRPP).
Toeolesulusulu Cedric Schuster is a Samoan environmentalist,politician and Cabinet Minister. He is a member of the FAST Party.
Vaiotu Mulitalo Sealiimalietoa Siafausa Vui was a Samoan politician and Cabinet Minister.
Tuisugaletaua Sofara Aveau was a Samoan politician and cabinet minister.
Seumanu Aita Ah Wa was a Samoan politician and former Cabinet Minister. He was a member of the Human Rights Protection Party.
Tuala Tagaloa Sale Kerslake is a Samoan judge,politician and former Cabinet Minister. From 2004 —2016 he was President of the Land and Titles Court of Samoa. He is a member of the Human Rights Protection Party.
