Last night the Head of State went against a Supreme Court ruling for parliament to meet by today at the latest.
The developments are the latest chapter of a political and constitutional crisis in Samoa which began after the elections in April.
The FAST party won the election by a slim majority but the rival HRPP remains in a caretaker role, insisting that the parliament must have six seats for women.
Only five women were elected and Tuimalealiifano said this has to be taken into account.
