Samoa Head of State Issues Official Election Writ

Samoa head of state issues official election writ

This declaration follows the Samoan government's failure to pass its budget, which led to the prime minister advising the Head of State to dissolve parliament.

Samoa faces early election after government’s budget voted down

The political crisis has unfolded against the backdrop of a deteriorating economy and growing social disaster, and amid escalating geo-strategic tensions.

Date set for snap election in Samoa

Prime Minister Fiame Naomi Mata'afa will lead her newly formed Samoa Uniting Party at the snap election, which has been called for Friday August 29.