15 May 2021

Ruling on legality of Samoa's snap election on Monday

From Pacific Waves

The Supreme Court in Samoa is hearing a challenge to the head of state's decision to call a second election.

Proceedings began on Friday morning with a decision due on Monday.

I'm joined now by RNZ Pacific reporter Dominic Godfrey.  

Talofa Dom, what's at stake here?

Samoa's Supreme Court

Samoa's Supreme Court Photo: RNZ Pacific / Autagavaia Tipi Autagavaia

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