What's Being Discussed
This is a special meeting of the Office of Hawaiian Affairs (OHA) Board of Trustees, scheduled for Thursday, October 22, 2026, at 11:00 a.m. The meeting has one main topic:

A formal misconduct complaint filed by Trustee Keoni Souza against four fellow trustees: Kalei Akaka, Keliʻi Akina, Luana Alapa, and Carmen Hulu Lindsey.
The complaint stems from a court filing made on June 26, 2026 in an ongoing lawsuit (Ferreira v. Office of Hawaiian Affairs). Trustee Akaka filed a legal document in that case, which the complaint alleges was done without Board authorization.
The specific allegations include: acting outside of official authority, going against the Board's agreed legal positions, improperly sharing confidential Board communications, and violating trustees' duties of care, loyalty, and confidentiality.

The Board will also meet privately in executive session to receive confidential legal advice from its attorneys about how to conduct the hearing fairly and lawfully.

Decisions Expected

The Board will hold a formal hearing, hear from both sides, and vote on whether each accused trustee violated the Code of Conduct.
If a violation is found, the Board may vote on sanctions such as a formal censure, removal from committee positions, or referral for further legal action.
Procedural matters — such as whether any trustees must recuse themselves due to conflicts of interest — will also be decided.

Who Should Pay Attention

Native Hawaiian community members who follow OHA governance and leadership accountability
Anyone interested in OHA's ongoing litigation or internal Board disputes
Members of the public who wish to submit testimony on this matter