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Controversial church pastor taken off air in Samoa

The pastor is alleged to have made statements, during his paid programme, vilifying other Christian denominations in Samoa as well as the Prime Minister.

Tuilaepa Sailele Malielegaoi has threated to file legal action against the broadcaster and pastor warning them to expect the government's "full legal wrath".

In a statement the chief executive of TV1, Galumalemana Fai'esea Lei Sam, apologised to the country saying it was not the intention of the station to discredit any person or church or cause division among religous organisations in Samoa.