Lisiate ‘Akolo

Lisiate Aloveita Akolo is a Tongan politician, Member of the Legislative Assembly of Tonga and former Minister of Finance in the Tongan Cabinet.

Lisiate is a graduate of Victoria University of Wellington and American University. He worked for the Tonga Commodities Board and Tongan Development Bank, before becoming CEO of the South Pacific Tourism Organization in 2000. On September 1, 2011, he was reshuffled to the Ministry for Police, Prisons and Fire Services. On May 1, 2012, at his own request, he was reshuffled to the position of Minister of Finance.

He developed a reputation as a financial conservative who didn't want to see Tonga overwhelmed by debt repayments. He was also the lead Spokesperson for Pacific ACP States' negotiations with the European Union on a comprehensive Economic partnership agreement.

On 9 January 2014, Akolo was fired from his position as Minister for Finance after publicly criticizing aspects of the budget.

Honours National honours 50px Order of Queen Sālote Tupou III, Grand Cross (31 July 2008).