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Samoa Observer reports the decision comes hours after the paper revealed that as part of his negotiations with both parties, Tuala had asked HRPP leader Tuilaepa Sa ilele Malielegaoi to stand down, as a condition of the party securing his vote.
Tuala s announcement, and creation of an additional parliamentary seat last night leaves Parliament in a 26-26 deadlock.
Samoa Independent MP, Tuala Tevaga Iosefo Ponfasio,
Photo: Social Media
Parties are only given 45 days after election day to form a government.
The villages of Mauga, Patamea, Samalaeulu and Saleaula gathered at Samalaeulu and hosted an ava ceremony for Tuala.
The decision was met with loud applause and cheers from the constituents gathered.
RNZ
17 April, 2021, 2:05 pm
HRPP leader Tuila epa Sa ilele Malielegaoi and FAST Party leader Fiame Naomi Mata afa Photo: RNZ Pacific / Tipi Autagavaia
Samoa’s election results have been confirmed with 25 seats each for the incumbent HRPP and newcomer FAST, with the final seat holder yet to confirm allegiance.
The FAST leader says final negotiations will be held over the coming week with an independent MP who may hold the balance of power.
Fa’atuatua i le Atua Samoa ua Tasi (FAST) party leader Fiame Naomi Mata’afa said she and the independent MP for Gagaemauga 1 will meet early in the coming week to further discussions.
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