The date was announced during the one day sitting of Parliament where several amendments to the Electoral Law were passed.
Minister of Justice, Fa'aolesa Katopau Ainu'u, who is also responsible for the Electoral Office, told the House on Tuesday, the date was approved by Cabinet two weeks ago.
It was also revealed four political parties including the ruling Human Rights Protection Party, Tautua Samoa Party, Samoa First Political Party and the Samoa National Democratic Party, will contest the elections
