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Sani Lakatani
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| Premier of Niue | |
| In office 26 March 1999 – 1 May 2002 |
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| Governor-General | Michael Hardie Boys Silvia Cartwright |
| Preceded by | Frank Lui |
| Succeeded by | Young Vivian |
| Minister of Finance | |
| In office 27 February 1993 – October 1994 |
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| Premier | Frank Lui |
| Preceded by | Young Vivian |
| Succeeded by | Terry Coe |
| In office 7 April 1990 – September 1990 |
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| Premier | Robert Rex |
| Succeeded by | Young Vivian |
| Member of Parliament for Common roll |
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| In office 7 April 1990 – November 2004 |
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| Born | 1936 (age 89) |
| Political party | Niue People's Party |
Sani Elia Lagigietama Lakatani (born 1936) is an important political leader from Niue. He once served as the Premier of Niue, which is like being the head of the government. He was a member of the Niue People's Party.
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Early Life and Service
Sani Lakatani served in the New Zealand Army. He was a corporal, which is a rank for a non-commissioned officer. He was part of a group called Whiskey2.
Political Journey
Starting in Politics
Sani Lakatani was first chosen to be a member of the Niue Assembly in the 1990 Niuean general election. The Niue Assembly is like their country's parliament. He joined a political group led by Young Vivian.
After the election, there was a disagreement about who should lead. Sani Lakatani and some other members decided to support Robert Rex. Rex then became the Premier. Lakatani was given an important job as the Minister of Finance. This role meant he was in charge of the country's money. However, he left this job after only five months.
Continuing His Work
Lakatani was elected again in 1993 Niuean general election. He once more became the Minister of Finance under Premier Frank Lui. He later left this role in 1994.
He then joined the group that was against the government, called the opposition. This group formed the Niue People's Party. There were some challenges, but Lakatani was re-elected in the 1996 Niuean general election. He was one of the top vote-getters.
Leading Niue as Premier
In the 1999 Niuean general election, Sani Lakatani was elected again. He received many votes. He then became the leader of the Niue People's Party. After that, he was chosen to be the Premier of Niue. He won against another candidate, O'Love Jacobsen.
As Premier, Lakatani made some changes. He worked to manage the country's money. He also tried to start an airline for Niue. During his time as Premier, he faced some health challenges. His government also faced difficulties, and it lost some support. There were votes to see if he should remain Premier, but he continued to lead. He also served as the Chancellor of the University of the South Pacific.
Later Years in Politics
Sani Lakatani was re-elected in the 2002 Niuean general election. However, he lost his position as the leader of the People's Party to Young Vivian. Vivian then became the Premier, and Lakatani became his Deputy.
Later in 2002, he left the Cabinet. In 2003, he took a break from his duties in the Assembly. He officially left the Assembly in June 2004.
See also
In Spanish: Sani Lakatani para niños
