Tongaleva Luani

Lord Tongaleva Luani (died 24 January 1987) was a Tongan noble and politician. He served as a member of the Legislative Assembly between 1957 and 1978.

Tongaleva Luani
Member of the Legislative Assembly
In office
1957–1978
ConstituencyVavaʻu Nobles
Personal details
Died24 January 1987 (aged 57)
Nukuʻalofa, Tonga

Biography

Luani was educated at 'Apifo'ou College and Tupou College and later became president of the Catholic Schools Ex-Students Association.[1] He was a lay preacher in the Free Wesleyan Church and a sports official, serving as president of the Tonga Amateur and Professional Boxing Association and vice president of the Tonga Amateur Sports Association.[1]

In 1957 he was elected to the Legislative Assembly as one of the seven representatives of nobles. He remained a member until 1978.[1]

He died at his home in the Kolofoʻou district of Nukuʻalofa in January 1987 after suffering a heart attack.[1] His son Sione later also served as an MP.[2]

References
  1. Hon Luani (Tongalevu) Pacific Islands Monthly, April 1987, p49
  2. Lord Luani, Governor of Vava’u, passes away Tonga Government Portal, 13 May 2010
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