Toaripi Lauti

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Sir Toaripi Lauti, GCMG was born Toalipi Lauti in 1928. He was the chief minister of Tuvalu from October 2, 1975 to October 1, 1978. When Tuvalu became independent, he was appointed as its first Prime Minister until his replacement on September 8, 1981, as a result of his alleged involvement in an investment scandal. More recently, he was the Governor-General of Tuvalu, representing the British monarch as head of state, from October 1, 1990 through December 1, 1993.

Preceded by
none
Prime Minister of Tuvalu
1978–1981
Succeeded by
Tomasi Puapua
Preceded by
Sir Tupua Leupena
Governor-General of Tuvalu
1990–1993
Succeeded by
Tomu Sione
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