14th Samoan Parliament
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The 14th Samoan Parliament is a term of the Parliament
of Samoa. It served from 2006 to 2011, and its composition was determined by the 2006 elections
.
The 14th Parliament consists of 49 representatives, elected from six two-seat and 35 single-seat territorial constituencies
, and two non-territorial constituences.
As of May 2009, there were four woman MPs, but one, Fuimaono Na'oia Te'i, was expelled by the Speaker at the end of May, due to changing her party membership.
The parliamentary session was officially opened by the O le Ao o le Malo
, Malietoa Tanumafili II, on 30 May 2006.
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. It served from 2006 to 2011, and its composition was determined by the 2006 elections
Samoan general election, 2006
General elections were held in Samoa on 31 March 2006. The result was a landslide victory for the Human Rights Protection Party, who took 30 of the 49 seats, and gained another five seats when independent MPs joined the party.-Detailed Results:Source:...
.
The 14th 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.
As of May 2009, there were four woman MPs, but one, Fuimaono Na'oia Te'i, was expelled by the Speaker at the end of May, due to changing her party membership.
The parliamentary session was officially opened by the O le Ao o le Malo
O le Ao o le Malo
O le Ao o le Malo is the Samoan head of state, which is the title's rough translation....
, Malietoa Tanumafili II, on 30 May 2006.
Initial Party standings
From EventPolynesia| Party | Leader(s) | Seats at start | |
| Human Rights Protection Party 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... |
Tuilaepa Aiono 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... |
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| Samoan Democratic United Party Samoan Democratic United Party The Samoan Democratic United Party is the main opposition party of Samoa. The SDUP was formed in 2003 from the Samoan National Development Party and the Samoan United Independent Party... |
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.... , then Asiata Sale’imoa Va’ai |
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| Independent Independent (politician) In politics, an independent or non-party politician is an individual not affiliated to any political party. Independents may hold a centrist viewpoint between those of major political parties, a viewpoint more extreme than any major party, or they may have a viewpoint based on issues that they do... s |
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Initial MPs
| Name | Party | Electorate | Term | |
| 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... |
SDUP Samoan Democratic United Party The Samoan Democratic United Party is the main opposition party of Samoa. The SDUP was formed in 2003 from the Samoan National Development Party and the Samoan United Independent Party... |
Falealupo | Fourth | |
| Aiono Tile Gafa | 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 | Second | |
| Anauli Pofitu Fesili | 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 West | First | |
| Asiata Sale’imoa Va’ai | SDUP Samoan Democratic United Party The Samoan Democratic United Party is the main opposition party of Samoa. The SDUP was formed in 2003 from the Samoan National Development Party and the Samoan United Independent Party... |
Satupa'itea | Second | |
| 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 | 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 | Sixth | |
| 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 | Second | |
| Fuimaono Naoia Tei Fuimaono Naoia Tei Fuimaono Naoia Tei is a Samoan politician and Member of Parliament. She represents the Falealili constituency and was, initially, a member of the Samoan Democratic United Party. She was first elected to the Legislative Assembly of Samoa in the 2006 elections, and was one of four women MPs at the... |
SDUP Samoan Democratic United Party The Samoan Democratic United Party is the main opposition party of Samoa. The SDUP was formed in 2003 from the Samoan National Development Party and the Samoan United Independent Party... |
Falealili | First | |
| Galuvao Viliamu Sepulona | Independent | Gagaemauga No. 3 | 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 | First | |
| Hans Joachim Keil | 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 | Fifth | |
| 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 | First | |
| 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 | First | |
| 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.... |
SDUP Samoan Democratic United Party The Samoan Democratic United Party is the main opposition party of Samoa. The SDUP was formed in 2003 from the Samoan National Development Party and the Samoan United Independent Party... |
Lefaga & Falese'ela | Seventh | |
| 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.... |
Independent | Faleata West | First | |
| Leao 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... |
Va'a-O-Fonoti | Third | |
| 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 | Second | |
| Levaopolo Talatonu Va’ai | SDUP Samoan Democratic United Party The Samoan Democratic United Party is the main opposition party of Samoa. The SDUP was formed in 2003 from the Samoan National Development Party and the Samoan United Independent Party... |
Gagaemauga No. 2 | First | |
| Manuleleua Lalagofaatasi Falaniko Leleua | 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... |
Faleata East | First | |
| Misa Telefoni Misa Telefoni Retzlaff Misa Telefoni Retzlaff is a Samoan Cabinet Minister. He is currently Deputy Prime Minister and deputy leader 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... |
Falelatai & Samatau | Fifth | |
| Moefaauo Lufilufi | 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 East | Second | |
| Motuopuaa Uifagasa Aisoli | Independent | Vaisigano No. 2 | 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.... |
Independent | Sagaga-Le-Usoga | Second | |
| Mulipola Oliva | SDUP Samoan Democratic United Party The Samoan Democratic United Party is the main opposition party of Samoa. The SDUP was formed in 2003 from the Samoan National Development Party and the Samoan United Independent Party... |
Aiga-I-Le-tai | First | |
| Mulitalo Sealiimalietoa Siafausa Vui | 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. 4 | Second | |
| Paepae Kapeli Su’a | SDUP Samoan Democratic United Party The Samoan Democratic United Party is the main opposition party of Samoa. The SDUP was formed in 2003 from the Samoan National Development Party and the Samoan United Independent Party... |
Aleipata Itupa-I-Lalo | 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... |
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 | Third | |
| Pa’u Sefo Pa’u | 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. 2 | Second | |
| Safuneitu'uga Pa'aga Neri Safuneitu'uga Pa'aga Neri Safuneitu'uga Pa'aga Neri is a Samoan matai, politician and the current Minister of Communication and Technology in Samoa. Her matai chief title is Safuneitu'uga.... |
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. 2 | 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 | First | |
| Sililoto Tolo Tua'ifaiva | SDUP Samoan Democratic United Party The Samoan Democratic United Party is the main opposition party of Samoa. The SDUP was formed in 2003 from the Samoan National Development Party and the Samoan United Independent Party... |
Vaimauga West | Second | |
| Solamalemalo Keneti Sio | Independent | Sagaga-Le-Falefa | First | |
| Tapuai Sepulona Moamanu | 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... |
Salega | First | |
| Taua Falaimo | SDUP Samoan Democratic United Party The Samoan Democratic United Party is the main opposition party of Samoa. The SDUP was formed in 2003 from the Samoan National Development Party and the Samoan United Independent Party... |
Palauli West | First | |
| 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 | Third | |
| Tiata Pulufana Saunoa | 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 | |
| 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 | 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 | Third | |
| Toluono Feti Toluono Feti Toluono Feti Toluono is a Samoan politician and member of the Legislative Assembly of Samoa. He was a founding member of the Tautua Samoa Party.In January 2011 Toluono was prosecuted on charges of theft and fraud relating to an unlawful land transfer.... |
Independent | Palauli | First | |
| Toomata Alapati Toomata | 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... |
Salega | Third | |
| Tuia Pua Fuatogi Letoa | SDUP Samoan Democratic United Party The Samoan Democratic United Party is the main opposition party of Samoa. The SDUP was formed in 2003 from the Samoan National Development Party and the Samoan United Independent Party... |
Safata | 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 | Eighth | |
| 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 | First | |
| 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 | Sixth | |
| 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 | Second | |
| 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 | Third | |
| Unasa Mesi Galo | 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. 3 | Third | |
| 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... |
Independent | Vaisigano No.1 | Third | |
| Vaeolenofoafia Tapasu | 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. 3 | First |
New members
| Name | Party | Electorate | Term | |
| Letoa Rita Pau | 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. 2 | First | |
| Muagututi’ a Siaosi Meredith | 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 | |
| Papalii Samuelu Petaia | 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. 2 | First | |
| Patau'ave Etuale | 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... |
Faleata East | Second | |
| Patu Ativalu Patu Ativalu Patu Ativalu Togi II is a Samoan politician and Member of Parliament. He is a member of the Human Rights Protection Party.Ativalu was first elected to Parliament as a member of the Samoan Democratic United Party in the 2001 election, but he lost his seat at the 2006 election He re-entered... |
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 West | Second | |
| Vui Tupe Ioane | 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. 4 | First | |
| Ale Vena Ale Ale Vena Ale Ale Vena Ale is a Samoan politician and member of the Legislative Assembly of Samoa. He is a member of the Human Rights Protection Party.Ale had previously served as an MP and as Public Service Commissioner. He was re-elected to the Legislative Assembly at the 2010 Faleata West... |
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... |
Faleata West | Second? |
Summary of changes
- On 6 April 2006, three independent MPs, Solamalemalo Keneti Sio, Muagututagata Peter Ah Him, and Lafaitele Patrick Leiataualesa joined the HRPP, increasing its seat count to 35 seats.
- Pa’u Sefo Pa’u's election in the Fa'asalele'aga No. 2 seat was overturned by a court petition on 2 August 2006. Rita Pa’u Letoa was elected in a by-election for the seat on 25 September 2006.
- Mulitalo Sealiimalietoa Siafausa Vui's election was overturned by a court petition on 16 August 2006. The subsequent by-election for the Fa'asalele'aga No. 4 was won by Vui Tupe Ioane on 11 October 2006.
- Paepae Kapeli Sua's election was overturned by a court petition on 16 August 2006. The subsequent by-election was won by Muagututia Siaosi S Meredith on 11 October 2006.
- On 15 November 2006, following the departure of former leader Le Mamea RopatiLe Mamea RopatiLe 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....
and senior MP Sililoto Tolo Tuaifaiva, the Samoan Democratic United PartySamoan Democratic United PartyThe Samoan Democratic United Party is the main opposition party of Samoa. The SDUP was formed in 2003 from the Samoan National Development Party and the Samoan United Independent Party...
fell below the eight MPs required to be recognised as a party, and all its members have subsequently been treated as independents. - Rita Pa’u Letoa's election was overturned by a court petition on 14 December 2006. The subsequent by-election was won by Papalii Samuelu Petaia on 2 February 2007.
- Manuleleua Lalagofaatasi Falaniko Leleua died on 14 February 2007. The resulting by-election was won by Patauave Etuale on 23 April 2007.
- Sililoto Tolo Tua'ifaiva died on 9 March 2007. The subsequent by-electionVaimauga West by-election, 2007The Vaimauga West by-election was a by-election in the Samoan constituency of Vaimauga West. It took place on 6 May 2007, and was precipitated by the death of MP Sililoto Tolo Tuaifaiva....
for the Vaimauga West seat was won by Patu AtivaluPatu AtivaluPatu Ativalu Togi II is a Samoan politician and Member of Parliament. He is a member of the Human Rights Protection Party.Ativalu was first elected to Parliament as a member of the Samoan Democratic United Party in the 2001 election, but he lost his seat at the 2006 election He re-entered...
on 8 May 2007. - On 14 March 2008, Muagututi’ a Siaosi Meredith and Palusalue Fa’apo IIPalusalue Fa’apo IIPalusalue 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...
resigned from the HRPP and became independent MPs. - On 27 April 2008, twelve independent MPs including most of the former members of the Samoan Democratic United PartySamoan Democratic United PartyThe Samoan Democratic United Party is the main opposition party of Samoa. The SDUP was formed in 2003 from the Samoan National Development Party and the Samoan United Independent Party...
and two former members of the Human Rights Protection PartyHuman Rights Protection PartyThe 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...
announced the formation of a new political party. Despite having sufficient MPs, the new party would not be recognised in the House. The party became the Tautua Samoa PartyTautua Samoa PartyTautua 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...
, ultimately with nine Members in Parliament. In May 2009, Speaker Tolofuaivalelei Falemoe Lei'ataua revoked the parliamentary membership of all nine of the party's MPs, on the grounds that joining a part after being elected "breached the provisions of the Electoral Act and the parliament standing orders". Their expulsion from Parliament would prompt by-electionBy-electionA by-election is an election held to fill a political office that has become vacant between regularly scheduled elections....
s. Party chairman Lealailepule Rimoni AiafiLealailepule Rimoni AiafiLealailepule 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....
stated that he would seek an interim injunction against the Speaker's ruling. - On 18 March 2010, Lealailepule Rimoni AiafiLealailepule Rimoni AiafiLealailepule 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....
, Palusalue Fa’apo IIPalusalue Fa’apo IIPalusalue 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...
and 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...
refused to deny they supported the Tautua Samoa PartyTautua Samoa PartyTautua 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...
, and as a result were deemed to have resigned their seats and new anti-party-hopping laws. By-elections for the three seats were held on 14 May 2010, resulting in Fa’apo and Vailupe being re-elected. Lealailepule Rimoni Aiafi lost his seat to HRPP candidate Ale Vena AleAle Vena AleAle Vena Ale is a Samoan politician and member of the Legislative Assembly of Samoa. He is a member of the Human Rights Protection Party.Ale had previously served as an MP and as Public Service Commissioner. He was re-elected to the Legislative Assembly at the 2010 Faleata West...
. - On 2 September 2010 Satupa'itea MP Asiata Sale'imoa Va'ai died.