Ka Wai Ola - Office of Hawaiian Affairs, Volume 25, Number 3, 1 March 2008 — Trustee Akana [ARTICLE]

Trustee Akana

I write about Trustee Rowena Akana's one-page ad "Akana stands strong after Rubin's sucker puneh" and her Trustee's Message in the February issue, whieh only repeats her ad. Our paper Ka Wai Ola should be reserved for Hawaiian information and education. It should not be used and abused

by Trustees trying to further their own personal interest. Ms. Akana's issues with OHA are internal problems of OHA, if that at all. Some of the issues Ms. Akana raises are "manini" and, maybe, almost childish. They have nothing to do with furthering the interest of the Hawaiian people. AntiHawaiians are loving it. I further notice Ms. Akana did not sign OHA's open letter along with all the other Trustees. Well quit, Ms. Akana. Ms. Apoliona and "other" Trustees thank you for your dedication, efforts and successes for us Hawaiians. Wayne Keola Choo 'Aiea