HONOLULU (KHON2) — After being elected to his second term as Trustee At-Large in 2020, Keli’i Akina, Ph.D is seeking to run again for the Office of Hawaiian Affairs position.
Akina has submitted the necessary nomination papers to run for re-election and hopes to continue the work he has started is voted back in by the people.
“I am seeking re-election to complete the work I began for Hawaiians and all people of the state of Hawai’i,” said Akina.
Keli‘i Akina is President/CEO of the Grassroot Institute and has devoted himself to restoring integrity at OHA by opposing fraud, waste and abuse, he continued.
“Although I have successfully helped to reverse the trend of fraud, waste, and abuse at OHA, much more must be done. It is now time to ensure that the wealth of OHA is used to provide Hawaiians with housing, economic opportunity, education, and health care.”
Akina’s mission for the trust fund of OHA is to protect the trust, grow the trust, and use the trust to meet the everyday needs of Hawaiians such as housing, jobs, education, and healthcare.
“And it is also time that the needs of all people in Hawai’i are met. I’m committed to bringing people together to work for the common good.”
He is a graduate of the Kamehameha Schools, Northwestern University and the University of Hawaii.
All registered voters in Hawaii are eligible to vote for OHA Trustees.