20 Apr 2021

Formation of new Samoa government imminent

From , 6:02 am on 20 April 2021

The formation of Samoa's next government is imminent as the two major parties vie to bring on board the independent MP for Gagaemauga #1 who holds the balance of power.

The incumbent HRPP and newcomer FAST had their preliminary 25 seats each confirmed over the weekend while Tuala Tevaga Ponifasio remains the power-broker.

While Samoa remains on tenterhooks waiting to see which way Tuala will lean, there is another aspect to the final formation of government.

I'm joined by Dominic Godfrey.

So Dom, what indications have there been for which way Tuala will lean.

The Faatuatua ile Atua Samoa ua Tasi party leader, Fiame Naomi Mataafa

The Faatuatua ile Atua Samoa ua Tasi party leader, Fiame Naomi Mataafa Photo: RNZ Pacific/Tipi Autagavaia