Fatialofa Momoʻe

Tofa Fatialofa Momoʻe (13 March 1923 – 29 December 1980) was a Western Samoan politician. He served as a member of the Legislative Assembly from 1967 until his death, and as Minister for the Post Office, Radio and Broadcasting from 1970 to 1971.

Fatialofa Momoʻe
Minister for the Post Office, Radio and Broadcasting
In office
1970–1971
Preceded byFaalavaau Galu
Succeeded byFuimaono Moasope
Member of the Legislative Assembly
In office
1967–1980
Preceded byAuelua Filipo
Succeeded byTuilaepa Aiono Sailele Malielegaoi
ConstituencyLepa
Personal details
Born13 March 1923
Died29 December 1980(1980-12-29) (aged 57)
Honolulu, United States

Biography

During his youth Momoʻe was a successful boxer.[1] He was elected to the Legislative Assembly in 1967, unseating incumbent MLA Auelua Filipo.[2] After being re-elected in 1970 he was appointed Minister for the Post Office, Radio and Broadcasting in the new government. However, he resigned from the cabinet the following year.[3]

He was re-elected to the Legislative Assembly again in 1973, 1976 and 1979.[2] He died in December 1980 during a visit to Honolulu to see the son of a friend ordained as a priest.[4]

References
  1. A fond memory of 'Fati' Pacific Islands Monthly, July 1981, p8
  2. Samoan election results by constituency 1964–2016 Samoa Election Results Database
  3. In a nutshell Pacific Islands Monthly, May 1971, p28
  4. Fatialofa Momoʻe Pacific Islands Monthly, February 1981, p74
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