
This morning, Speaker of the House Papali’i Li’o Taeu Masipau announced his decision not to intervene in the FAST Party’s internal dispute over the expulsion of Prime Minister Fiame Naomi Mata’afa and five other Members of Parliament.
In his statement, the Speaker declared that the matter was an internal issue within the FAST Party and not something for Parliament to debate or address. As a result, Fiame and the five MPs retain their parliamentary seats and are permitted to participate in proceedings as usual.
This decision comes amidst rising tensions within the ruling FAST Party, which expelled the MPs citing violations of party principles. The Speaker’s stance leaves the issue unresolved within Parliament, leaving FAST to manage the dispute internally.
With the first parliamentary session of 2025 now underway, Samoa’s political landscape remains uncertain as the nation awaits further developments.
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