Deputy Prime Minister of Samoa

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The deputy prime minister of the Independent State of Samoa (Samoan: Sui Palemia o le Malo Tuto’atasi o Sāmoa) is the deputy head of government of Samoa. The deputy prime minister is a member of the Legislative Assembly and cabinet, and is appointed by the O le Ao o le Malo (head of state) on the advice of the prime minister.[1] The incumbent, Tuala Iosefo Ponifasio of the Faʻatuatua i le Atua Samoa ua Tasi (FAST) party, has served since 2021.[2] His role was disputed from 24 May to 23 July due to the 2021 constitutional crisis, which was resolved when the Samoan Court of Appeal ruled that the FAST government was legitimate.[3]

  1. ^ "Constitution of Samoa" (PDF). p. 22. Retrieved 20 February 2022.
  2. ^ Marieta H Ilalio (25 May 2021). "Fiame Sworn in as Prime Minister under Marquees on Parliament Grounds". Samoa Global News. Retrieved 25 May 2021.
  3. ^ Matai'a Lanuola Tusani T - Ah Tong (23 July 2021). "Court declares F.A.S.T. Government; impasse over". Samoa Observer. Retrieved 20 February 2022.