Aeau Tima Leavai Takes Falealupo Seat for HRPP

August 30, 2025

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29 August 2025, Samoa General Elections. Aeau Leota Fuimaono Tima Leavai has won the Falealupo seat with unofficial result of 349 votes, placing her 66 votes head of FAST party’s Seufata Eteuati Sulutolu with 283.

FAST party woman candidate, Tuimaseve Poto Seumanutafa Fiu polled 121 votes which is 16% of the total votes.

Leota A’eau Tima is the daughter of long serving Member of Parliament and former Speaker of the House, Aeau Dr Peniamina Leavai. She continues her father’s legacy, taking the baton from A’eau Peniamina who retired this year, after 26 years as a Member of Samoa’s Legislative Assembly.

Principal of Leavai Law, Aeau Leota Tima is a Barrister, Solicitor and Accredited Mediator, often seen frequenting the halls of Samoa’s Supreme Court on civil matters, though she is also a well sought after criminal defense attorney.

A woman of many talents, the new Falealupo Member of Parliament for HRPP is a double International Pacific Games rep, having achieved silver medals for Samoa in both tennis and golf.

Leota Aeau Tima is also a nationally acclaimed musician, and has helped many church choir groups with musical arrangements and concert preparations.

Speaking to Samoa Global News from Falealupo by telephone, A’eau Tima gave thanks and praise to God.

“I don’t take this lightly. I am humbled and privileged to be able to serve my village of Falealupo, as well as the Church and my family;

“I want to thank my constituency and all voters of Falealupo for the confidence they have placed in me. I am overwhelmed and grateful for this opportunity, and give all honor and praise to God,” said A’eau.

A’eau Tima paid tribute to her later father, A’eau Peniamina who passed away earlier this year.

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“It is a blessing to be able to continue the work of my father.. observing his approach to politics and the community over all these years has been an inspiration, and the best learning grounds I could have asked for”.

Aeau Tima is one of five women who secured their seats after the preliminary count on polling day, which means the constitutional 10% will come into effect for one seat.

The other four women who secured their seats after polling day are (i) Hon Fiama Naomi Mataafa, (ii) Hon Mulipola Anarosa Ale Molioo (iii) FAST Party’s Afamasaga Leone Masami from Aana Alofi 4 who replaced former Minister of MNRE Toeolesulusulu Cedric Schuster and (iv) Seve Fuimaono Te’i of FAST, who edged out Leaana Ronnie Posini for the Safata 1 seat.

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