15th Samoan Parliament
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The 15th Samoan Parliament is the current term of the Parliament
of Samoa. Its composition was determined by the 2011 elections
.
The 15th Parliament consists of 49 representatives, elected from six two-seat and 35 single-seat territorial constituencies
, and two non-territorial constituences. Only two of the MPs were women, a decline from four in the previous Parliament.
Fono
The Legislative Assembly is the Parliament of Samoa based in the capital Apia where the country's central administration is situated.In the Samoan language, the Legislative Assembly of Samoa is sometimes referred to as the Samoan Fono while the government of the country is referred to as the...
of Samoa. Its composition was determined by the 2011 elections
Samoan general election, 2011
A general election was held in Samoa on 4 March 2011, in which the people elected the 49 seats of the Fono for its 15th term. Unlike most neighbouring countries in the Pacific, Samoa has established party politics...
.
The 15th Parliament consists of 49 representatives, elected from six two-seat and 35 single-seat territorial constituencies
Electoral Constituencies of Samoa
The Fono Aoao Faitulafono of Samoa has 49 members. Of these, 47 are elected from 41 territorial constituencies based on traditional districts. Two members are elected...
, and two non-territorial constituences. Only two of the MPs were women, a decline from four in the previous Parliament.
Initial MPs
Name | Party | Electorate | Term | |
Fonotoe Pierre Lauofo | HRPP Human Rights Protection Party The Human Rights Protection Party is a Samoan political party. It has been the dominant party in Samoan politics since 1982.The party was co-founded in May 1979 by Va'ai Kolone and Tofilau Eti Alesana in opposition to the government of Tupuola Efi... |
Anoama'a West | Third | |
Toeolesulusulu Cedric Schuster | TSP Tautua Samoa Party Tautua Samoa is 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... |
A'ana Alofi No. 3 | First | |
Tuilaepa Sailele Malielegaoi Tuilaepa Aiono Sailele Malielegaoi Tuilaepa Lupesoliai Sailele Malielegaoi is a Samoan politician who has been Prime Minister of Samoa since 1998.-Biography:Born at Lepa, Samoa, Malielegaoi is an economist by profession... |
HRPP Human Rights Protection Party The Human Rights Protection Party is a Samoan political party. It has been the dominant party in Samoan politics since 1982.The party was co-founded in May 1979 by Va'ai Kolone and Tofilau Eti Alesana in opposition to the government of Tupuola Efi... |
Lepa | Ninth | |
Aveau Niko Palamo Aveau Niko Palamo Aveau Niko Palamo is a Samoan politician and member of the Legislative Assembly of Samoa. He is a member of the Tautua Samoa Party and represents the constiuency of Faleata East.... |
TSP Tautua Samoa Party Tautua Samoa is 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... |
Faleata East | First | |
So'oalo Mene | Independent | Gagaifomauga No. 2 | First | |
Lefau Harry Schuster Lefau Harry Schuster Lefau Harry Schuster is a Samoan politician and member of the Legislative Assembly of Samoa. He is a member of the Tautua Samoa Party and represents the constiuency of Vaimauga West in Tuamasaga district on Upolu Island.... |
TSP Tautua Samoa Party Tautua Samoa is 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... |
Vaimauga West | First | |
Lenatai Victor Faafoi Tamapua | Independent | Vaimauga West | First | |
Tuileutu Alava'a Voi | TSP Tautua Samoa Party Tautua Samoa is 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... |
Fa'asalele'aga No. 3 | First | |
Papali’i Li’o Taeu Masipau Tuilagi | TSP Tautua Samoa Party Tautua Samoa is 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... |
Fa'asalele'aga No. 2 | First | |
Lealailepule Rimoni Aiafi Lealailepule Rimoni Aiafi Lealailepule Rimoni Aiafi is a Samoan politician and former member of the Legislative Assembly of Samoa. He is the founder and interim chair of the Tautua Samoa party.... |
TSP Tautua Samoa Party Tautua Samoa is 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... |
Faleata West | Second | |
Tavui Tiafau Tafu Salevao | HRPP Human Rights Protection Party The Human Rights Protection Party is a Samoan political party. It has been the dominant party in Samoan politics since 1982.The party was co-founded in May 1979 by Va'ai Kolone and Tofilau Eti Alesana in opposition to the government of Tupuola Efi... |
Satupa'itea | First | |
Tafua Maluelue Tafua | HRPP Human Rights Protection Party The Human Rights Protection Party is a Samoan political party. It has been the dominant party in Samoan politics since 1982.The party was co-founded in May 1979 by Va'ai Kolone and Tofilau Eti Alesana in opposition to the government of Tupuola Efi... |
Aleipata Itupa-I-Lalo | First | |
Laauli Leuatea Polataivao Laauli Leuatea Polataivao Laauli Leuatea Polataivao is a Samoan politician and Deputy Speaker of the Samoan Parliament. He is the Member of Parliament for the Gagaifomauga No. 3 constituency and a member of the Human Rights Protection Party... |
HRPP Human Rights Protection Party The Human Rights Protection Party is a Samoan political party. It has been the dominant party in Samoan politics since 1982.The party was co-founded in May 1979 by Va'ai Kolone and Tofilau Eti Alesana in opposition to the government of Tupuola Efi... |
Gagaifomauga No. 3 | Second | |
Fiame Naomi Fiame Naomi Mata'afa Fiame Naomi Mata'afa is a Samoan high chief and a senior member of cabinet in Samoa. She is a Member of Parliament for the electoral constituency of Lotofaga in the political district of Atua. She is the current Minister of Women, Community & Social Development in Samoa... |
HRPP Human Rights Protection Party The Human Rights Protection Party is a Samoan political party. It has been the dominant party in Samoan politics since 1982.The party was co-founded in May 1979 by Va'ai Kolone and Tofilau Eti Alesana in opposition to the government of Tupuola Efi... |
Lotofaga | Seventh | |
Lafaitele Patrick Leiataualesa | HRPP Human Rights Protection Party The Human Rights Protection Party is a Samoan political party. It has been the dominant party in Samoan politics since 1982.The party was co-founded in May 1979 by Va'ai Kolone and Tofilau Eti Alesana in opposition to the government of Tupuola Efi... |
Alataua West | Second | |
Manualesagalala Enokati Posala | HRPP Human Rights Protection Party The Human Rights Protection Party is a Samoan political party. It has been the dominant party in Samoan politics since 1982.The party was co-founded in May 1979 by Va'ai Kolone and Tofilau Eti Alesana in opposition to the government of Tupuola Efi... |
Safata | First | |
Palusalue Fa’apo II Palusalue Fa’apo II Palusalue Fa’apo II is a Samoan politician and former Cabinet Minister. He is the leader of the opposition Tautua Samoa Party.Palusalue was first elected to Parliament in 1996. He served as Parliamentary Undersecretary to the Minister of Justice... |
TSP Tautua Samoa Party Tautua Samoa is 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... |
Safata | Fourth | |
Ifopo Matia Filisi | HRPP Human Rights Protection Party The Human Rights Protection Party is a Samoan political party. It has been the dominant party in Samoan politics since 1982.The party was co-founded in May 1979 by Va'ai Kolone and Tofilau Eti Alesana in opposition to the government of Tupuola Efi... |
Aiga-I-Le-tai | First | |
Taefu Lemi | HRPP Human Rights Protection Party The Human Rights Protection Party is a Samoan political party. It has been the dominant party in Samoan politics since 1982.The party was co-founded in May 1979 by Va'ai Kolone and Tofilau Eti Alesana in opposition to the government of Tupuola Efi... |
Falelatai & Samatau | First | |
Muagututagata Peter Ah Him Muagututagata Peter Ah Him Muagututagata Peter Ah Him is a Samoan politician and member of the Legislative Assembly of Samoa. He represents the constituency of Sagaga-Le-Usoga and is a member of the Human Rights Protection Party.... |
HRPP Human Rights Protection Party The Human Rights Protection Party is a Samoan political party. It has been the dominant party in Samoan politics since 1982.The party was co-founded in May 1979 by Va'ai Kolone and Tofilau Eti Alesana in opposition to the government of Tupuola Efi... |
Sagaga-Le-Usoga | Third | |
Sala Fata Pinati | HRPP Human Rights Protection Party The Human Rights Protection Party is a Samoan political party. It has been the dominant party in Samoan politics since 1982.The party was co-founded in May 1979 by Va'ai Kolone and Tofilau Eti Alesana in opposition to the government of Tupuola Efi... |
Gagaemauga No. 1 | Second | |
Taua Kitiona Seuala | HRPP Human Rights Protection Party The Human Rights Protection Party is a Samoan political party. It has been the dominant party in Samoan politics since 1982.The party was co-founded in May 1979 by Va'ai Kolone and Tofilau Eti Alesana in opposition to the government of Tupuola Efi... |
Aleipata-Itupa-I-luga | Fourth | |
Tolofuaivalelei Falemoe Lei’ataua Tolofuaivalelei Falemoe Lei’ataua Tolofuaivalelei Falemoe Lei’ataua is a Samoan politician and Speaker of the Samoan Legislative Assembly. He represents the A'ana Alofi No. 2 constituency, and is a member of the Human Rights Protection Party.... |
HRPP Human Rights Protection Party The Human Rights Protection Party is a Samoan political party. It has been the dominant party in Samoan politics since 1982.The party was co-founded in May 1979 by Va'ai Kolone and Tofilau Eti Alesana in opposition to the government of Tupuola Efi... |
A'ana Alofi No. 2 | Fourth | |
Tuilo'a Anitelea | HRPP Human Rights Protection Party The Human Rights Protection Party is a Samoan political party. It has been the dominant party in Samoan politics since 1982.The party was co-founded in May 1979 by Va'ai Kolone and Tofilau Eti Alesana in opposition to the government of Tupuola Efi... |
Gagaifomauga No. 1 | Second | |
Tuisugaletaua Sofara Aveau | HRPP Human Rights Protection Party The Human Rights Protection Party is a Samoan political party. It has been the dominant party in Samoan politics since 1982.The party was co-founded in May 1979 by Va'ai Kolone and Tofilau Eti Alesana in opposition to the government of Tupuola Efi... |
Vaimauga East | Third | |
Peseta Vaifou Tevaga | Independent | Fa'asalele'aga No. 4 | First | |
Alaiasa Filipo Schwarts Hunt | Independent | Anoama'a East | First | |
Gatoloaifaana Amataga Alesana-Gidlow | HRPP Human Rights Protection Party The Human Rights Protection Party is a Samoan political party. It has been the dominant party in Samoan politics since 1982.The party was co-founded in May 1979 by Va'ai Kolone and Tofilau Eti Alesana in opposition to the government of Tupuola Efi... |
Fa'asalele'aga No. 1 | Second | |
A'eau Peniamina A'eau Peniamina A'eau Peniamina is a matai and politician in Samoa. He is the Member of Parliament for the Falealupo electoral constituency on the island of Savai'i... |
TSP Tautua Samoa Party Tautua Samoa is 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... |
Falealupo | Fifth | |
Niko Lee Hang Niko Lee Hang Niko Lee Hang is the former Minister of Finance of Samoa. He is an accountant by profession and a former Public Trustee. He was elected to one of the two parliamentary seats reserved for Individual Voters for the first time in December 2001. Between 2002 and 2006 he served as a Parliamentary... |
HRPP Human Rights Protection Party The Human Rights Protection Party is a Samoan political party. It has been the dominant party in Samoan politics since 1982.The party was co-founded in May 1979 by Va'ai Kolone and Tofilau Eti Alesana in opposition to the government of Tupuola Efi... |
Individual | Third | |
Maualaivao Pat Ah Him | HRPP Human Rights Protection Party The Human Rights Protection Party is a Samoan political party. It has been the dominant party in Samoan politics since 1982.The party was co-founded in May 1979 by Va'ai Kolone and Tofilau Eti Alesana in opposition to the government of Tupuola Efi... |
Individual | First | |
Faumuina Tiatia Liuga | HRPP Human Rights Protection Party The Human Rights Protection Party is a Samoan political party. It has been the dominant party in Samoan politics since 1982.The party was co-founded in May 1979 by Va'ai Kolone and Tofilau Eti Alesana in opposition to the government of Tupuola Efi... |
Palauli-Le-Falefa | Third | |
Afualo Wood Salele | TSP Tautua Samoa Party Tautua Samoa is 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... |
Salega | First | |
Tapuai Toese Ah Sam | TSP Tautua Samoa Party Tautua Samoa is 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... |
Salega | First | |
Tuu'u Anasi'i Leota | HRPP Human Rights Protection Party The Human Rights Protection Party is a Samoan political party. It has been the dominant party in Samoan politics since 1982.The party was co-founded in May 1979 by Va'ai Kolone and Tofilau Eti Alesana in opposition to the government of Tupuola Efi... |
Si'umu | Fourth | |
Tialavea Fea Tionisio Seigafolava | HRPP Human Rights Protection Party The Human Rights Protection Party is a Samoan political party. It has been the dominant party in Samoan politics since 1982.The party was co-founded in May 1979 by Va'ai Kolone and Tofilau Eti Alesana in opposition to the government of Tupuola Efi... |
Va'a-O-Fonoti | First | |
Motuopuaa Uifagasa Aisoli | TSP Tautua Samoa Party Tautua Samoa is 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... |
Vaisigano No. 2 | Second | |
Tuiloma Lameko | HRPP Human Rights Protection Party The Human Rights Protection Party is a Samoan political party. It has been the dominant party in Samoan politics since 1982.The party was co-founded in May 1979 by Va'ai Kolone and Tofilau Eti Alesana in opposition to the government of Tupuola Efi... |
Falealili | Seventh | |
Tusa Misi Tupuola | HRPP Human Rights Protection Party The Human Rights Protection Party is a Samoan political party. It has been the dominant party in Samoan politics since 1982.The party was co-founded in May 1979 by Va'ai Kolone and Tofilau Eti Alesana in opposition to the government of Tupuola Efi... |
Falealili | First | |
Levaopolo Talatonu Va’ai | TSP Tautua Samoa Party Tautua Samoa is 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... |
Gagaemauga No. 2 | Second | |
Le Mamea Ropati Le Mamea Ropati Le Mamea Ropati is a Samoan politician, former Cabinet member, and former Leader of the Opposition. He represented the territorial constituency of Lefaga and Falese'ela between 1979 and 1987, and again since 1991.... |
HRPP Human Rights Protection Party The Human Rights Protection Party is a Samoan political party. It has been the dominant party in Samoan politics since 1982.The party was co-founded in May 1979 by Va'ai Kolone and Tofilau Eti Alesana in opposition to the government of Tupuola Efi... |
Lefaga & Falese'ela | First | |
Tuisa Tasi Patea | HRPP Human Rights Protection Party The Human Rights Protection Party is a Samoan political party. It has been the dominant party in Samoan politics since 1982.The party was co-founded in May 1979 by Va'ai Kolone and Tofilau Eti Alesana in opposition to the government of Tupuola Efi... |
Sagaga-Le-Falefa | First | |
Toleafoa Apulu Fa'afisi | HRPP Human Rights Protection Party The Human Rights Protection Party is a Samoan political party. It has been the dominant party in Samoan politics since 1982.The party was co-founded in May 1979 by Va'ai Kolone and Tofilau Eti Alesana in opposition to the government of Tupuola Efi... |
A'ana Alofi No. 1 | Fifth | |
Tuitama Talalelei Tuitama | HRPP Human Rights Protection Party The Human Rights Protection Party is a Samoan political party. It has been the dominant party in Samoan politics since 1982.The party was co-founded in May 1979 by Va'ai Kolone and Tofilau Eti Alesana in opposition to the government of Tupuola Efi... |
A'ana Alofi No. 1 | First | |
Magele Mauiliu Magele | HRPP Human Rights Protection Party The Human Rights Protection Party is a Samoan political party. It has been the dominant party in Samoan politics since 1982.The party was co-founded in May 1979 by Va'ai Kolone and Tofilau Eti Alesana in opposition to the government of Tupuola Efi... |
Fa'asalele'aga No. 1 | First | |
Faamoetauloa Ulaitino Faale Tumaalii | HRPP Human Rights Protection Party The Human Rights Protection Party is a Samoan political party. It has been the dominant party in Samoan politics since 1982.The party was co-founded in May 1979 by Va'ai Kolone and Tofilau Eti Alesana in opposition to the government of Tupuola Efi... |
Gagaemauga No. 3 | First | |
Afoafouvale John Moors | HRPP Human Rights Protection Party The Human Rights Protection Party is a Samoan political party. It has been the dominant party in Samoan politics since 1982.The party was co-founded in May 1979 by Va'ai Kolone and Tofilau Eti Alesana in opposition to the government of Tupuola Efi... |
Palauli East | First | |
Agafili Patisela Eteuati Tolovaa | HRPP Human Rights Protection Party The Human Rights Protection Party is a Samoan political party. It has been the dominant party in Samoan politics since 1982.The party was co-founded in May 1979 by Va'ai Kolone and Tofilau Eti Alesana in opposition to the government of Tupuola Efi... |
Palauli West | First | |
Va'ai Papu Vailupe Va'ai Papu Vailupe Va'ai Papu Vailupe is a Samoan politician and Member of Parliament. He is the leader of the Tautua Samoa Party.Va'ai was first elected to the Samoan Legislative Assembly at the 1991 election... |
TSP Tautua Samoa Party Tautua Samoa is 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... |
Vaisigano No.1 | Fourth |
Summary of changes
- Va'ai Papu VailupeVa'ai Papu VailupeVa'ai Papu Vailupe is a Samoan politician and Member of Parliament. He is the leader of the Tautua Samoa Party.Va'ai was first elected to the Samoan Legislative Assembly at the 1991 election...
's election in the seat of Vaisigano No.1 was overturned by an election petition on 1 May 2011. - Taua Kitiona Seuala's election in the seat of Aleipata-Itupa-I-luga was overturned by an election petition on 15 May 2011.
- Tavu’i Tiafau Salevao's election in the seat of Satupa'itea was overturned by an election petition on 29 May 2011.