Career
The title Lord Vahaʻi implies being the estate holder of the village of Foʻui in Hihifo District. Hahano's father was Vilisoni Fahitaha Namoa while his mother was Vika Mafileʻo. He was educated at Newington College in Australia and then served several years as a clerk in the justice and education departments of Tonga.
In 1986 he succeeded his father as the Vaha'i of Fo'ui. He was elected an MLA in 1987 and served one term, returning to office again in 2002.
