Togiola claims Eni is playing politics to court Manu'a Vote
May 03, 2007

"JUST THE FACTS PLEASE"

Letter to the Editor
Samoa News

In your article, "Togiola Claims Eni Is Playing Politics To Court Manu'a Vote," I believe there's some truth to what Togiola is saying but let's look at the facts.

Eni admits he has lost in Manu'a several times but says "the difference was not substantial." Eni's claim is laughable. In fact, Eni's opposition (remember her name??) has beat him 2 to 1 in Manu'a.

The Congressman is very glib. He claims Manu'a is not being served by the Governor, but I don't think that's accurate. I personally believe Togiola has taken steps to respond to the needs of the people of Manu'a but he too needs to do more because the same lady who has beaten Eni over and over in Manu'a also outpolled Gov.Togiola in Manu'a in 2004. She was the highest vote getter that year, followed by Togiola, then by Afoa. Eni placed fourth in terms of the votes cast in Manu'a for him. Check it out if you don't believe me. It's all in record.

So was Eni's move to try to earmark funds for Manu'a without working with the Governor a political move to get Manu'a's attention? You bet!

Both the Governor and the Congressman need to intensify their efforts to help Manu'a because 2008 is around the corner and they are going to need those votes.

Congratulations, Manu'a, you got it right all along. I hope that lady runs again. Her perseverance alone is awesome, just my personal opinion. Thanks for sharing my comments with your readers.

F. Samisone Tafaoata