Age is only a number. Ask former Member of Parliament, Leota Suatele Manusegi, and that’s precisely what he will tell you.
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The 68-year-old former Safata M.P, who hails from Mulivai, yesterday celebrated the realisation of a long time dream to become a lawyer.
In the presence of his relatives, colleagues and friends, Leota was admitted to the local bar by Chief Justice, His Honour Patu Tiava’asu’e Falefatu Sapolu.
In the presence of his relatives, colleagues and friends, Leota was admitted to the local bar by Chief Justice, His Honour Patu Tiava’asu’e Falefatu Sapolu. He was one of two lawyers who took their oath to serve their calling faithfully and honestly yesterday.
The second lawyer was 51-year-old Taule’ale’ausumai Aumalaga Tiotio, who is employed by the Electric Power Corporation (E.P.C.) as one of its Assistant Chief Executive Officers.
For Leota, after 10 years in Parliament, he said he has always had the desire to become a lawyer. His interested was spiked by the laws and debate about the laws in Parliament. So he enrolled at the University of the South Pacific before taking his practical in New Zealand at the Auckland College of Law.
Speaking to the Weekend Observer, he said there is still a great need for lawyers in Samoa given the number of issues involving the law that we are dealing with on a daily basis.
“Ignorance of the law is no defence,” he said. “I’m looking forward to the challenge, to serve and to grow my knowledge of the law and its application.” Taule’ale’a who is a father of three also undertook legal studies at the University of the South Pacific.
Hailing from Safune and Vaisala, Savai’i, Taule’ale’a said he is humbled that he has been able to complete his studies. He said his new found knowledge would come in very handy, especially with his work at E.P.C. The new lawyers were welcomed and congratulated by His Honour Chief Justice Patu.
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