Court of Appeal ruling

Appeals Court declares FAST Party Samoa’s new government

The ruling paves the way for Samoa’s first woman Prime Minister Fiame Naomi Mataafa and the end of the 22-year reign of Tuilaepa Sailele Malielegaoi.

The Court found that a swearing-in ceremony conducted by the party on 24 May is legally binding meaning FAST has been the new Government since then.

According to RNZ Pacific, the party founder and deputy leader La'aulialemalietoa Leuatea Polataivao Schmidt said the party is celebrating with prayers and a church service this evening.