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 |
Prime Ministers of Tuvalu | |
Toaripi Lauti | Tomasi Puapua | Bikenibeu Paeniu | Kamuta Latasi | Bikenibeu Paeniu | Ionatana Ionatana | Lagitupu Tuilimu (act..) | Faimalaga Luka | Koloa Talake | Saufatu Sopoanga | Maatia Toafa | Apisai Ielemia |