“The way I see myself is that I am just a servant to my district and my country and therefore I look forward to serve them to the best of my ability”
Gagaifomauga No. 1 Member of Parliament, Faimalotoa Kika Stowers, is looking forward to representing the views of her constituents in the House.
Days into her new role after winning the by-election last Friday, Faimalotoa told the media during a press conference yesterday, that she was ready for the challenge.
“I’m very humbled by the honour (to be chosen an M.P) and I’m looking forward to the challenge ahead,” she said.
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“I want to serve my constituency well and I want to do what’s right for my constituency and the people of Samoa.”
According to the former Director of Radio 2AP, there is much to be done to place the needs of the people first.
“And that’s my priority. I want to put the needs of my people first."
“The way I see myself is that I am just a servant to my district and my country and therefore I look forward to serve them to the best of my ability.”
Faimalotoa also used the opportunity to thank her constituents for placing their faith in her.
“There can never be any success unless we are humbled and committed,” she said.
Becoming the third woman M.P in Parliament’s current sitting, she also encouraged other women to give Parliament a go.
“Women play a huge role in their churches, villages and their country,” she said. “I am confident that the women of Samoa can become leaders of their country if they put their hearts into it."
“I know some people refer to us as the weak side and that our voice is never heard. This should not be the case.”
Last Friday, Faimalotoa defeated all four men candidates for the seat left vacant by the passing away of Tuilo’a Anitele’a.
The final count saw her finish with 270 votes. She was followed by Lavea Natoe Ieti who secured 231 votes, Taito Vaea Tanu with 198, Gaiga Aukisitino with 184 while Lavea Peseta Nafo’i secured 102 votes.
Faimalotoa, a mother of seven is married to Tevaga Filipo Ah Kau. She was born in Safotu Savai’i and is the daughter of the late William and Savali Stowers.
Before she contested the by-election, she was on the Board of Directors for Pacific Ezy Money Transfer. Faimalotoa, her husband and their children manage the family business, Pacific Ezy.
Her most notable role until now has been the Director of Radio 2AP.
“All my life I have been a part of the media,” she said.
“It wasn’t easy as everyone pointed the finger but as long as we are not biased in our decisions, we are in fact making a change.”
The new M.P. said Tuiloa raised a number of issues during his time of which she will be following up.
Faimalotoa is expected to be sworn in this week.
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