Masinalupe Makesi Masinalupe
Masinalupe Makesi Masinalupe (born ~1961)[1] is a Samoan politician. He is a member of the Fa'atuatua i le Atua Samoa ua Tasi.
Masinalupe Makesi Masinalupe | |
|---|---|
| Member of the Samoa Parliament for Lefaga and Faleaseela | |
| Assumed office 9 April 2021 | |
| Preceded by | Toleafoa Ken Vaafusuaga Poutoa |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Lefaga |
| Political party | Fa'atuatua i le Atua Samoa ua Tasi |
Masinalupe was born in Lefaga and educated at Safa'ato'a Primary School, Lefaga Junior High School and Leulumoega College.[2] He trained as a mechanic, and worked as a mechanic and manager before starting his own transport company, where he drove one of his own buses.[1]
He was first elected to the Legislative Assembly of Samoa in the April 2021 Samoan general election, winning the seat of Lefaga and Faleaseela.[2] On 28 July 2021 he was appointed Associate Minister of Customs.[3]
References
- Soli Wilson (28 August 2020). "Bus driver heeds heavenly whisper, stands for Parliament". Samoa Observer. Retrieved 16 April 2021.
- Soli Wilson (15 April 2021). "Bus driver claims seat in Parliament". Samoa Observer. Retrieved 16 April 2021.
- Lanuola Tusani Tupufia - Ah Tong (28 July 2021). "Cabinet announce eleven Associate Ministers". Samoa Observer. Retrieved 28 July 2021.
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