Va’afusuaga Toleafoa Sauafea Kenneth Mark Va’afusuaga Poutoa (1967/8[1] - 19 January 2021)[2] was a Samoan politician and member of the Legislative Assembly of Samoa. He was a member of the Human Rights Protection Party.
Toleafoa Ken Vaafusuaga Poutoa | |
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| Member of the Samoa Parliament for Lefaga and Falese'ela | |
| In office 4 March 2016 – 19 January 2021 | |
| Preceded by | Le Mamea Ropati |
| Succeeded by | Masinalupe Makesi Masinalupe |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 1967 or 1968 |
| Died | (aged 53) Auckland, New Zealand |
| Political party | Human Rights Protection Party |
Poutoa was educated at Marist Brothers in Mulivai, St. Joseph’s College in Alafua, and the University of the South Pacific.[1] He later became a businessman and director of the Samoa Shipping Corporation. He was first elected to parliament at the 2016 election.[2][3] In 2018 he was bestowed with the Va’afusuaga title.[4]
In January 2021 Poutoa traveled to Auckland, New Zealand, for medical treatment.[5] He died there on 19 January.[2]
References edit
- ^ a b Soli Wilson (13 February 2021). "M.P. Va'afusuaga honoured in state funeral". Samoa Observer. Retrieved 14 February 2021.
- ^ a b c Joyetter Feagaimaali'i (20 January 2021). "M.P. Vaafusuaga Toleafoa Ken Poutoa passes away". Samoa Observer. Retrieved 20 January 2021.
- ^ "Opposition Leader Palusalue Faapo Loses Seat". Talanei. 3 March 2016. Retrieved 20 January 2021.
- ^ Adel Fruean (29 December 2018). "Member of Parliament follows father's footsteps". Samoa Observer. Retrieved 20 January 2021.
- ^ Lanuola Tusani Tupufia - Ah Tong (20 January 2021). "M.P. travels to N.Z. for medical check". Samoa Observer. Retrieved 20 January 2021.
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