Vaʻele Paʻiaʻaua Iona Sekuini | |
|---|---|
| Member of the Samoan Parliament for Gagaʻifomauga No. 2 | |
| In office 9 April 2021 – 25 March 2022 | |
| Preceded by | Soʻoalo Umi Feo Mene |
| Succeeded by | Foʻisala Lilo Tuʻu Ioane |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 1964 Matavai, Western Samoa |
| Died | (aged 58) Samoa |
| Political party | Faʻatuatua i le Atua Samoa ua Tasi (F.A.S.T.) |
Vaʻele Paʻiaʻaua Iona Sekuini (c.1964 – 25 March 2022)[1] was a Samoan politician and Member of the Legislative Assembly of Samoa. He was a member of the FAST Party.
Va'ele was born in Matavai on the island of Savaiʻi and educated at Safune Primary School, Maluafou College, Le Amosa University and Malua Theological College.[2] He worked as a clerk for the post office, and then for the Department of Public Works and Ministry of Education.[2] After living in Upolu he moved back to Savaiʻi[1] where he ran a shop before starting a farm.[3] He was first elected to the parliament in the 2021 Samoan general election.[4] His election was challenged via an electoral petition from former MP Soʻoalo Umi Feo Mene, but the petition was withdrawn on 7 June 2021.[5] On 28 July 2021 he was appointed Associate Minister of Agriculture.[6] He died on 25 March 2022 from a heart attack.[7][8] Vaʻele was interred at his residence in Vaitele on 7 April.[9] He was given a formal state funeral in April 2022.[2]
References
- ^ a b Sialai Sarafina Sanerivi (21 October 2020). "Desire to serve inspires Vaele's foray into politics". Samoa Observer. Retrieved 8 June 2021.
- ^ a b c Sialai Sarafina Sanerivi (7 April 2022). "M.P. Vaele honoured in State funeral". Samoa Observer. Retrieved 9 April 2022.
- ^ Sialai Sarafina Sanerivi (29 July 2021). "Vaele humbled by ministerial appointment". Samoa Observer. Retrieved 29 July 2021.
- ^ "FAST Ushers In More New MPs Than HRPP". Newsline Samoa. 11 April 2021. Retrieved 8 June 2021.
- ^ Soli Wilson (7 June 2021). "Former Assoc. Minister withdraws petition against F.A.S.T. winner". Samoa Observer. Retrieved 8 June 2021.
- ^ Lanuola Tusani Tupufia - Ah Tong (28 July 2021). "Cabinet announce eleven Associate Ministers". Samoa Observer. Retrieved 28 July 2021.
- ^ Mataiʻa Lanuola Tusani T - Ah Tong (25 March 2022). "Associate Minister of Agriculture passes away". Samoa Observer. Retrieved 25 March 2022.
- ^ Ganasavea Manuia Tafeaga (25 March 2022). "Associate Minister Vaele Paiaaua Iona Sekuini Passes Away aged 57". Samoa Global News. Retrieved 26 March 2022.
- ^ Lagi Keresoma (7 April 2022). "Member of Parliament Vaʻele Paʻiaʻaua Iona Sekuini is Laid to Rest". Talamua. Archived from the original on 9 April 2022. Retrieved 9 April 2022.
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