29 Jun 2017

Opposition to chosen candidate in Samoa

From , 5:04 am on 29 June 2017

There is still dissension among family members who are still opposed to the chosen candidate for the high paramount chief title of Malietoa in Samoa.

Papali'itele Faamausili Moli, a son of the late head of state and title holder, Malietoa Tanumafili II, has been been put forward.

The title had been vacant for a decade.

Sara Vui-Talitu has more.

Samoa 'ava ceremony

Photo: Jane Patterson