Tongaleva Luani

Luani was educated at 'Apifo'ou College and Tupou College and later became president of the Catholic Schools Ex-Students Association.^[1] He was a lay preacher in the Free Wesleyan Church and a sports official, serving as president of the Tonga Amateur and Professional Boxing Association and vice president of the Tonga Amateur Sports Association.^[1]

In 1957 he was elected to the Legislative Assembly as one of the seven representatives of nobles. He remained a member until 1978.^[1]

He died at his home in the Kolofoʻou district of Nukuʻalofa in January 1987 after suffering a heart attack.^[1] His son Sione later also served as an MP.^[2]