Toaripi Lauti
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Sir Toaripi Lauti, GCMG, PC was born Toalipi Lauti in 1928.
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[edit] Pre-Independence career
He was the chief minister of Tuvalu, the former Ellice Islands, from October 2, 1975 to October 1, 1978.
[edit] Prime Minister of Tuvalu, post-Independence
When Tuvalu became independent in 1978, he was appointed as its first Prime Minister.
He served in this office until his replacement on September 8, 1981, as a result of his alleged involvement in an investment scandal.
[edit] Governor-General of Tuvalu
More recently, his reputation having been redeemed from the circumstances of his resignation as Prime Minister, he was the Governor-General of Tuvalu, representing the monarch as head of state, from October 1, 1990 through December 1, 1993.
[edit] See also
| 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 Sir Tomu Sione |
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