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By Lanuola Tusani Tupufia - Ah Tong of the Samoa Observer
The Office of the Attorney General has withdrawn a recusal application to disallow Justices from hearing two controversial cases before the Court.
The Chief Executive Officer of the Ministry of Justice and Courts Administration, Moliei Simi Vaai confirmed the application has been withdrawn.
On Thursday morning, the Attorney General s Office lawyer, Fuimaono Sefo Ainuu filed the applications before the Chief Justice, Satiu Simativa Perese to recuse the justices from hearing their appeal.
The AG is appealing the decision from the Supreme Court to void the additional seat awarded to Aliimalemanu Alofa Tuuau.