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unusual facts about Governor of American Samoa



Afa Ripley, Jr.

Governor Togiola Tulafono appointed him to succeed Malaetasi Togafau, who died on March 9, 2007, and he was approved by the Fono, or legislature.

American Samoa Fono

During Governor Vernon Huber's the term in office, which lasted from 1947 until 1949, American Samoans moved towards greater self-government.

Capital punishment in American Samoa

Recently, Governor Togiola Tulafono proposed to abolish the death penalty and make life in prison without parole a sole punishment for murder.

Tuanaitau F. Tuia

Dignitaries in attendance included Governor Togiola Tulafono, House Speaker Savali Talavou Ale, Senate President Gaoteote Tofau Palaie, Chief Justice Michael Kruse, as well as traditional American Samoan leaders.


see also

Landenberger

George Landenberger, United States Navy Captain and the 23rd Governor of American Samoa

Nua Mailo Saoluaga

Utu Abe Malae, the former head of the Development Bank of American Samoa and gubernatorial candidate, chose Saoluaga as his running mate for Lieutenant Governor in the 2008 election for Governor of American Samoa.

Rex Lee

H. Rex Lee, two-time Governor of American Samoa and FCC commissioner

Velega Savali

In May 2008, Afoa Moega Lutu announced that he would challenge Governor Togiola Tulafono for governor of American Samoa, with Velega Savali as his running mate.