The Governor did not recognise the title on the basis that a monarchy was incompatible within the framework of the Constitution of the United States .
The previous Tui Manu'a had pledged to be the last person to hold the title .
The Governor did not recognise the title on the basis that a monarchy was incompatible within the framework of the Constitution of the United States , and the previous Tui Manu'a had pledged to be the last person to hold the title .