The deputy prime minister of the Independent State of Samoa () is the deputy head of government of Samoa. The deputy prime minister is a member of the Legislative Assembly and cabinet, and is appointed by the O le Ao o le Malo (head of state) on the advice of the prime minister. The incumbent, Mulipola Anarosa Ale Molioʻo of the Faʻatuatua i le Atua Samoa ua Tasi (FAST) party, has served since 26 May 2026.
List of officeholders
Tofilau Eti Alesana (13 April 1982 – 18 September 1982) Tui Ātua Tupua Tamasese Efi (1985–1988) Tuila'epa Sa'ilele Malielegaoi (1991–1998) Vacant (23 November 1998 – 19 March 2001) Misa Telefoni Retzlaff (19 March 2001 – 20 March 2011) Fonotoe Pierre Lauofo (21 March 2011 – 18 March 2016) Fiamē Naomi Mataʻafa (19 March 2016 – 11 September 2020) Vacant (11 September 2020 – 24 May 2021) Tuala Iosefo Ponifasio (24 May 2021 – 16 September 2025) Toelupe Poumulinuku Onesemo (16 September 2025 – 30 March 2026) Vacant (30 March – 26 May 2026) Mulipola Anarosa Ale Molioʻo (26 May 2026 – present)
See also Prime Minister of Samoa Deputy prime minister
References
External links Samoan Government Website