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Siaosi Sovaleni (Siaosi ‘Ofakivahafolau Sovaleni) was born on 28 February, 1970 in Ngele'ia, Tongatapu, Kingdom of Tonga, is a Prime Minister of Tonga since 2021. Discover Siaosi Sovaleni's Biography, Age, Height, Physical Stats, Dating/Affairs, Family and career updates. Learn How rich is he in this year and how he spends money? Also learn how he earned most of networth at the age of 54 years old?
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Siaosi ‘Ofakivahafolau Sovaleni |
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| Age |
54 years old |
| Zodiac Sign |
Pisces |
| Born |
28 February, 1970 |
| Birthday |
28 February |
| Birthplace |
Ngele'ia, Tongatapu, Kingdom of Tonga |
| Nationality |
Tonga
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Siaosi Sovaleni Height, Weight & Measurements
At 54 years old, Siaosi Sovaleni height not available right now. We will update Siaosi Sovaleni's Height, weight, Body Measurements, Eye Color, Hair Color, Shoe & Dress size soon as possible.
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Dating & Relationship status
He is currently single. He is not dating anyone. We don't have much information about He's past relationship and any previous engaged. According to our Database, He has no children.
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Siaosi Sovaleni Net Worth
His net worth has been growing significantly in 2023-2024. So, how much is Siaosi Sovaleni worth at the age of 54 years old? Siaosi Sovaleni’s income source is mostly from being a successful Minister. He is from Tonga. We have estimated Siaosi Sovaleni's net worth, money, salary, income, and assets.
| Net Worth in 2024 |
$1 Million - $5 Million |
| Salary in 2024 |
Under Review |
| Net Worth in 2023 |
Pending |
| Salary in 2023 |
Under Review |
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Not Available |
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| Source of Income |
Minister |
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Timeline
Siaosi ‘Ofakivahafolau Sovaleni (born 28 February 1970), styled Hon. Hu'akavameiliku, is a Tongan politician who has served as the Prime Minister of Tonga since 2021.
He attended Timaru Boys' High School in New Zealand and graduated in 1988.
He was educated at the University of Auckland in New Zealand, graduating with a Bachelor of Science in computer science in 1992.
He subsequently completed a master's degree at the University of Oxford, and an MBA at the University of the South Pacific in Suva, Fiji.
He worked as a public servant for Tonga's Ministry of Finance from 1996 to 2010, before working for the Pacific Community and Asian Development Bank.
He returned to Tonga in 2013 to work as the Chief Executive in the Ministry of Public Enterprises.
He has previously served as a Cabinet Minister, and from 2014 to 2017, he was Deputy Prime Minister of Tonga.
He is the current estate holder of the village of Ha'asini.
Sovaleni was first elected to the Legislative Assembly of Tonga at the 2014 Tongan general election, and appointed Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Environment and Communications in the Cabinet of ʻAkilisi Pōhiva.
As Communications Minister, he pushed through two bills allowing for internet censorship in 2015.
In September 2017, he was sacked for disloyalty for supporting King Tupou VI's decision to sack the Prime Minister, dissolve Parliament and call new elections.
He ran in the 2017 Tongan general election and was re-elected as the only non-DPFI MP on Tongatapu.
He subsequently contested the Premiership with Pohiva, but was defeated by 12 votes to 14.
Following the death of ʻAkilisi Pōhiva, Sovaleni supported Pōhiva Tuʻiʻonetoa for Prime Minister.
He was appointed to Tuʻiʻonetoa's Cabinet as Minister for Education and Training.
In January 2021, he was bestowed with the chiefly title of Hu’akavameiliku, which had also been held by his father.
He was re-elected in the 2021 election while receiving the highest number of votes of all candidates for any seat.
In post-election negotiations he emerged as one of the two chief contenders for the Premiership, along with ʻAisake Eke.
On 15 December 2021, he was elected Prime Minister, defeating Eke with 16 votes.
Eke has stated that he will contest the election results in court.
He was formally appointed Prime Minister on 27 December.
He named his Cabinet on 29 December 2021, retaining the Education portfolio and in addition taking responsibility for Police and the Armed Forces.
On 12 March 2022 he tested positive for COVID-19.
On 2 February 2024 while Sovaleni was in New Zealand for medical treatment the king purported to revoke his appointment as armed forces minister, as well as that of foreign affairs minister Fekitamoeloa ʻUtoikamanu.
Attorney-General Linda Folaumoetu'i advised the Cabinet that the decision was unconstitutional.
