Representatives from the 13 provinces and Rotuma presented their expressions of gratitude to the vanua of Kubuna for hosting the historical gathering. .
‘It is sad to see that our chiefs are now immature, lacking self-discipline and willpower and irresponsible in leading the vanua. They have forgotten their role and their obligation to the vanua.’.
Electoral officials from Samoa are part of the 34 senior officials from the Pacific Islands, Australia, and New Zealand Electoral Administrators (PIANZEA) Network who met in-person for the first time since the COVID pandemic to celebrate 25 years of collaboration and mutual assistance in support .