24 May 2021

Samoa's political turmoil deepens

From Nine To Noon, 10:35 am on 24 May 2021
Supporters of the FAST party this morning with leader, Fiame Naomi Mataafa in white.

Supporters of the FAST party this morning with leader, Fiame Naomi Mataafa in white. Photo: Ame Tanielu

Crowds are descending on Samoa's parliament where the Speaker of the House has refused a court order to convene parliament, with members of the emergent FAST Party locked out of the building. It's the latest twist in a weekend of developments that have spiralled into the biggest political turmoil seen in Samoa in decades.

Kathryn gets the latest developments from Apia correspondent Alex Rheeney.