Isaia Taape
Isaia Vaipuna Taape | |
|---|---|
| Minister for Health, Social Welfare and Gender Affairs | |
| In office 20 September 2019 – 27 February 2024 | |
| Prime Minister | Kausea Natano |
| Preceded by | Satini Manuella |
| Succeeded by | Tuafafa Latasi |
| Member of Parliament | |
| In office 19 July 2017 – 26 January 2024 | |
| Preceded by | Apisai Ielemia |
| Constituency | Vaitupu |
| Personal details | |
| Political party | Independent |
Isaia Vaipuna Taape is a Tuvaluan politician. He entered parliament by winning a by-election on 19 July 2017 to represent Vaitupu. The by-election was triggered by incumbent MP Apisai Ielemia's dismissal from the seat by court order.[1] He joined the benches of the parliamentary majority of prime minister Enele Sopoaga.[1]
He was reelected in the 2019 Tuvaluan general election.[2] He was appointed the Minister for Health, Social Welfare & Gender Affairs in the Natano Ministry.
He was unseated in the 2024 Tuvaluan general election.[3][4]
References
- ^ a b "Legitimacy of Tuvalu by-election questioned". Radio New Zealand. 21 August 2017. Retrieved 21 August 2017.
- ^ Tahana, Jamie (10 September 2019). "Tuvalu elections: large turnover for new parliament". Radio New Zealand. Retrieved 29 February 2024.
- ^ Marinaccio, Jess (2024-01-29). "Tuvalu's 2024 general election: a new political landscape". Devpolicy Blog from the Development Policy Centre. Retrieved 2024-02-28.
- ^ "Tuvalu general election: Six newcomers in parliament". Radio New Zealand. 29 January 2024. Retrieved 29 January 2024.