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

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.

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. 1 2 3 4 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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