He first served as Prime Minister from 2004 to 2006, from the resignation of his predecessor, Saufatu Sopoanga, until the defeat of his Cabinet in the 2006 general election.
Dia pertama kali menjabat sebagai Perdana Menteri 2004-2006, dari pengunduran diri pendahulunya, Saufatu Sopoanga sampai kekalahannya di Kabinet dalam pemilihan umum 2006.