Governor Lolo Moliga has sent a message of condolence to the new governor of the Northern Marianas, Ralph Deleon Guerrero Torres on the passing of the late governor of the CNMI, Eloy Inos.
Inos, 66, died in hospital in Seattle where he had undergone heart surgery.
Governor Lolo wrote: “The recent passing of Governor Eloy Inos came as a shock, bringing with it waves of sorrow resonating through the Pacific.
“I had the privilege to meet Governor Inos in one of the IGIA meetings in Washington, D.C .and I was moved by his passion in doing everything possible to improve his people’s quality of life,.
“It is so unfortunate that God called him before he was able to fully achieve his vision for the commonwealth and its people.
“On behalf of the Territory and people of American Samoa, I extend to you, the family of the late Governor Inos, and to the people of the commonwealth our deepest condolences and sympathy over the passing of a great Pacific leader.
“We pray that the peace of the Lord eases the grief being experienced by your government and people.
Governor Lolo also extended best wishes to the new CNMI Governor Torres.
“I wish you the best as you assume the role of governor. May God bless you and new Lieutenant Governor Hocog with the gift of wisdom He bequeathed to King Solomon as you endeavor to improve the quality of life of all the people of the Commonwealth of the Northern Marians Islands.”
