About Sam Akoitai
Lived 1961 – 2021 (aged 59–60). Sam Akoitai was a politician.
Sam Akoitai (5 May 1961 – 17 December 2021) was politician from Papua New Guinea. A member of the United Resources Party, he served in several ministerial roles and ran for president of the country.
In 1997, Akoitai took part in the Papua New Guinean general election, and was elected Member of Parliament for Central Bougainville. He was appointed Minister for Bougainville Affairs in the government of Prime Minister Bill Skate. In 1999, he was appointed to the State Ministry. He lost his position in government when Skate lost office to Mekere Morauta later that year.
In the 2002 general election, Akoitai retained his parliamentary seat, and was appointed Minister responsible for Mining, Environment, Conservation and Correctional Institution Services by Prime Minister Michael Somare.
Akoitai died on 17 December 2021.
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Who was Sam Akoitai?
Papua New Guinean politician *1961
When was Sam Akoitai born?
Sam Akoitai was born on 5 May 1961 in Bougainville Island.
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Sam Akoitai died in 2021.
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Sam Akoitai was a politician.
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Sam Akoitai's recorded nationality: Papua New Guinea.
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